Rowan stared. “And?!” Adrian shrugged slightly. “If that’s the explanation you’re going with, I assume you have evidence.” Marcus burst out laughing. “Oh I really like this guy.” Lyra’s silver eyes stayed locked on Adrian. He’s not surprised. Marcus responded through the mind link again. He should be panicking. He’s analyzing instead. Rowan pointed at his brother. “See? This is exactly why he’s annoying.” Adrian ignored him. Instead his attention shifted toward Rowan’s shoulder again. The faint silver glow of the Moonborn mark pulsed beneath the torn fabric of his shirt. Adrian’s eyes narrowed slightly. “That injury,” he said calmly. “It’s glowing.” Rowan froze. Marcus groaned. “Well… there goes subtlety.” Adrian stepped closer. Rowan instinctively stepped back. “Do

