“It’s too cold,” Helena murmured as she huddled closer to the fire in Victor’s office, rubbing her arms to try to warm them up a bit, “Why did you have to tell me about this again?” She scowled up at Victor who was standing across from her with his hands on his hips.

“Well, it would be better if I didn’t say it to you in person,” He said, leaning forward slightly before he sat back and smirked down at her, “And besides, I don’t think you will be very good in hiding your feelings for one of our enemies,” he raised an eyebrow, daring her to refute him.

“That’s...