“I told him.”
Both of them turned toward the door.
Atos stood there with his hands in his pockets.
Adrian silently thanked every god in existence.
Lyra narrowed her eyes.
“And how exactly do you know I have a garden? I've never told anyone about it.”
Atos sighed dramatically.
“We found out while you were away. There was a leak coming from your rooftop.”
He pointed toward Adrian.
“Remember Mrs. West? The elderly woman you help with groceries every day?”
Adrian nodded.
“Of course. She's sweet.”
“She came looking for Adrian one day,” Atos continued. “I happened to answer the door. She said there was water leaking through the ceiling and wondered if I knew how to contact you.”
Lyra listened carefully.
“We had to break into your apartment to get to the rooftop since you're the onl
