Alpha Toph

“I'll do it,” Olivia Burns’ hollowed whisper sounded like music in my ears as I struggled to maintain the unconcerned look on my face, like we weren't running out of bloody time and sense.

Blasted heavens!

“Which way to Raya’s chambers?” I pressed, reaching out a hand to draw her up to her feet and knowing it was the right call to act as gentlemanly as I could when she gave me an appreciative smile, gathering her revealing silk dress about herself.

Had she always dressed so provocatively when she had been at the Burning City Castle?

I couldn't remember, struggling to tramp down on the desire that...