ZAYLA

My gaze darted between the both of them, then settled on Matilda. She gave me a seductive wink like we'd been friends for a long time. It made me feel... I don't know.

"Are you just going to stand there forever and watch?" Zarek's cold voice suddenly sliced through the quiet room, instantly draining the air.

I turned to him, certain he was talking to me. But as I turned, I found his gaze pinned on Matilda. Cold and Zarek.

I released a breath I didn't know I was holding, then glanced at Matilda. With a smug smile across her face, she combed her fingers through her hair, "Relax,...