The negative energy in the room was caused by two people worrying about two completely different things. Lucius was fed up with how many messes Silas had made and at the expense of others while Laila was worried about what would happen if, by some inconvenience, her identity was exposed alongside Silas’ ‘birthed’; it wasn’t only a worry about her safety, it was a worry for Lucius’ safety as well.
Lucius ran his fingers through his hair in frustration, “How many more people have to be hurt for his personal gain is my question, how much longer until it’s over; when will it be over?”
Laila was brought back to reality by Lucius’ questions, which she heard none of, “huh? Sorry, I wasn’t paying attention”
Lucius approached Laila and moved his face closer to hers, the sudden invasion of her pe
