SAMIEN'S POV

The wine glass dangled in Vesperus's hand as she let out a soft laugh.

“You should have seen his face. I had never seen anything like it,” Astrid said, drinking from her glass.

I stood in a corner while waiting for Lyra to return from the car.

Vesperus giggled, excited. “That's why I trust you so much. I know you would do a perfect job.”

Then she smiled. “Let's make a toast. Cheers.”

“Cheers.” The cups clinked as they touched. One gulp, and their glasses sat empty.

“Does she really think I'm going to let her find happiness? Never!! As long as I am not happy, then she'd...