Sesora’s lips curved in satisfaction. “See that you do. I will send handmaidens to your chamber shortly. You are one of the stars of tonight’s show, and you must look the part.”
I whirled around to leave.
“So, you are the infamous Vera with the snake ink,” Master Vido spoke up suddenly.
I turned to him.
He smiled, extending a hand. “I have heard so much about you. All good things, of course.”
I stared at his hand for a beat longer than necessary, contemplating whether or not to ignore it. In the end, I shook it.
“It is nice meeting you, Master Vido,” I said, my tone neutral.
“I am sure we will be seeing more of each other,” he stated.
I frowned. Why does he sound so sure of that?
Not bothering with a response, I turned on my heel and walked away.
His eyes followed me. Hot on my b
