I didn’t waste time The moment Dimitri left for the meeting, I moved. I grabbed a small silver knife from the kitchen and pricked my thumb. I let the blood drip into a glass of dark wine,and mixed the herbs as instructed. I whispered the incantation as I twirled the glass until it looked like a normal drink. I placed it on the table hidden
I slipped into the hallway. I had to find Enderick before he left the grounds. I caught him near the side exit, adjusting his jacket while his men waited by the cars. He stopped when he saw me, a slow smirk spreading across his face.
“Selene,” he said, his voice low and curious. “What are you doing out here?”
“I could ask you the same,” I said lightly. My heart was hammering, but I kept my tone casual.
He stepped closer, eyes searching mine. “It’s a
