Chapter 23
Stunned, I watched them drive away.
How could you leave me? My mind screamed. But I knew. It hadn’t been their fault.
It had been mine. If only I hadn’t worn my necklace at the bar, if only I had thought to take control of the situation first, maybe-
“Calliope, please. Come. We have much to talk about.” I spun, watched Ozan walk past the bodies without a glance, stalk towards the other car.
I didn’t move.
Ozan sighed, spoke gently. “Please, I have no wish to force you. What other option do you have? Your voice is no match for my own. Come.”
He opened the door to the BMW, gestured inside. “Sit.”
The commands were issued without bardic influence, yet I found myself obeying. At the moment, cooperation seemed like the best option. I would bide my time, wait for an opportunit
