“Can I get either of you something to eat or drink?” asked Jaiden politely.
“No, that's quite alright, Jaiden,” said Julien. “We won't be staying long.”
Why the hell not?! I wanted to demand.
“I'll take a Dr. Pepper, please,” said Christian. Julien gave him a rather annoyed glance. Then he asked for tea.
Jaiden handed them what they wanted before sitting opposite Christian.
“Now, Lacey, if Jaiden has not yet told you, I would like to explain that your mother was killed by members of the Divinity Defenders,” began Julien.
“He did,” I was sure to say.
“Very well. But may I ask, do you have any idea why they did attack you?”
I didn't want to think about it—of what had happened and the reason behind it. But then I didn't have to. “No, not unless it's because I'm a Fate Changer,” I repl
