Ian, on the other hand, smiled with that dangerous calm that can destroy worlds. “No. This was perfect. Sofia didn’t tremble. And now we have something the Clarks didn’t want us to see.”
I reached into my pocket and squeezed the gold pen. Rose. I didn’t know what it meant, but I was sure it wasn’t a coincidence. And for the first time, I didn’t feel like a victim. I felt like someone who had walked right into their game… and was ready to play. I smiled slightly.
“Hermes!” Sebastian shouted, startling Ian and me. His voice was sharp, almost violent, echoing through the night. Ian froze, his smile fading into a thin line.
“What’s wrong?” Ian asked, his tone still calm but tinged with suspicion.
Sebastian stepped closer, his fists clenched and his jaw tight. “Don’t you dare pretend this w
