MEGAN'S POV
I can’t believe this.
Just minutes ago, I left the restaurant after barely surviving an awkward meeting with Xarion’s father.
I should’ve known something was off the moment his men showed up all polite and formal at the hotel yesterday, saying they had a message from him.
Before going to meet Xarion's father, the twins had begged to go to the park, so I told Gwen to take them while I met with him.
But now, seeing Xarion here, everything makes sickening sense.
This wasn’t a coincidence.
Xarion put his father up to it. He’s pulling strings again, like I’m some clueless puppet who won’t see through the real game he’s playing.
My entire body tenses. The fire in my veins nearly drowns out the rapid beating of my heart.
Xarion’s smile fades the moment our eyes meet, sensing
