Chapter 31
I reached, as casually as possible, to the nearest chair to steady myself before my legs gave out. “Thank you for seeing me, Cyrus.”
It was difficult to keep my voice even with the way my vision was beginning to blur. I drew in a slow breath through my nose and focused on clearing my head. I had to call upon my Light to help me do it.
From behind his desk, Cyrus grinned, slow and deliberate. An angel’s smile on the devil’s face. I could see why everyone trusted him so much.
“Llona. It’s good to see you again. I trust everything has been resolved since our last conversation?”
Other than his lips, he didn’t move. No shifting, no ticks, or movement of his hands. I didn’t think he was even breathing.
“Um, yes, sorry about that. I was confused. You know, from everything I’ve be
