"YOU had a great time with Lady Thalia."
Kallixto’s voice was low, his expression dark and clouded as he stood at the front door. Kayne nearly stumbled backward, startled by his sudden appearance. The truth was, Kallixto had been waiting for the mage to return to his workroom, yet hours had passed, and Kayne’s shadows had never reappeared. When curiosity finally gnawed at him, Kallixto had ordered the butler to follow the mage discreetly. After all, Kayne had mentioned earlier that he would meet Lady Thalia in the second palace.
Now, seeing him return this late only deepened the darkness in Kallixto’s eyes.
“Why do I sense danger in the air?” Kayne countered, lifting a brow.
“And you met Lady Thalia,” Kallixto replied, arms crossing firmly over his chest. “You know very well that cand
