Amidst all the chaotic energy that surrounded Cilla, Mason and Niklaus, there came an unexpected voice that was a balm to Allegra’s ears. She had no idea that the fae were still there until Cedai spoke. “Perhaps we could be of some assistance,” she said light-heartedly. Her interruption was met differently among the rest of them. Niklaus glared at Cedai and Zallius with unmasked aversion; Mace looked at them with suspicion; and Cilla remained annoyed at their presence after her warning to the whole restaurant. Allegra was the only one who looked relieved at seeing them. The only solution the vampires and Cilla seemed to come up with involved brute force. Much as it would please her to see those intrusive slimeballs beaten down, the Duchess knew this would be met with distaste by the ge

