Meeting with Kreon.
"I will keep an eye out for your new toy but I must have something in return." Nico almost sang. He had me where he wanted; right in his palms, ready to be used.
"What do you want?" I repeated almost at the edge of my seat.
I would not know peace of mind until I guaranteed Adela's safety within these walls. I trusted nothing in this castle but if I had Nico's words to keep her safe she would be. He could not lie. It was the curse of the king
"Let me think." He made a show of stroking his jaw. This would be where I said something that annoyed the daylight out of him and enjoyed myself but I did not. For Adela.
"Be serious" I snarled when he took his time stroking his jaw.
"Let us start with what the witches are planning." I stiffened.
I saw that coming. The
