“It’s the truth.”
I stared at him hard for a second before something clicked into place so violently it made my stomach twist.
“You know her.”
Leone went quiet.
Oh my God.
“You know it was her,” I repeated slower this time.
His silence answered me before his mouth did and rage exploded through me instantly.
“You have got to be f*****g kidding me.”
“Nyxa—”
“How long?”
“It’s complicated.”
“That’s rich coming from you.”
Liora looked between both of us nervously now and I immediately lowered my voice slightly because she was already terrified enough tonight.
“How long have you known her?” I asked again.
Leone exhaled slowly like he already hated whatever answer he was about to give me.
“Years.”
I actually laughed because wow. Wow.
“Fantastic,” I muttered. “Of course.”
“It’s n
