Jude POV
What a relief to be himself again and not pretend in front of Melisande.
Jude shrugged off the strange feelings of Melisande’s lab. The best way he could describe it was feeling constantly on edge and in the middle of a lightning storm.
Daxius’ turquoise eyes were wide. “You’ve been pretending?”
“Oh yes.” Jude grinned defiantly. “I’ll have to apologize to Lilia. I couldn’t stop Melisande from giving her that potion, but it wasn’t poisonous … and I’m in the hole with Dane. Not to mention Ravyn–I masked the bond.”
Daxius’ eyes widened. “You can do that?”
“We don’t particularly enjoy it, but yes,” Jude admitted. “I could still feel her, though.”
Daxius shook his head, marveling at the deception. “She just might forgive you, given such a feat, tricking Melisande.”
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