Xavier “Dominic,” I said evenly, “anything you want to share?” I asked walking closer to him. All eyes were on him. I know there's something fishy. His eyes flicked briefly to the creature, then back to me. “Why would I know anything about that?” I stepped more closer. “Because this showed up the moment Seraphina woke up. The timing’s convenient, don’t you think?” His jaw clenched. “That’s a stretch.” “Is it?” I asked. “You’ve always had your secrets. This one just happened to attack right when you were planning to visit her.” “Are you accusing me of something?” he asked, raising his voice. what did you mean? I didn’t answer. Just stared. “He’s hiding something,” Ryder growled in my head. “I can feel it.” “So can I,” I replied silently. Aloud, I said, “This monster almost kill

