If Valentin had any thoughts of whether or not I’d slept with Maximus, he didn’t show it. Instead, he stared blankly at me. “Miss Smith,” he addressed me formally. “I didn’t know you were in here. I apologize.” I could only stare back at him in silence as his eyes bore into mine. Then, he snapped his gaze from me to look at Maximus. “Mr. Wolfham,” he stated. “I believe you a part of the incident last night. The elder Miss Moonbeam notified me of such.” Max nodded curtly and Valentin repeated the action. He sighed deeply. “Then, please, if you would come to my office for a statement.” “I will after I get Zora back to her room,” Max replied, motioning to where I was, still curled under his covers. Valentin gave a sickly sweet smile. It utterly terrified me. Max, however was unphased.

