Alora POV
Lunch is simple, but perfect. There isn't a giant table between us or other people listening to our conversation. No witches are speaking in riddles, no half brothers are making lewd comments; it is peaceful.
While I am licking chocolate off my fingers, Leonidas watches my every move. "What?"
"I am just admiring your skills?" He smirks.
My finger pauses in my mouth. "I have no idea what you are talking about, but I am sure it is indecent."
"Very much," he laughs. "I will take great joy in corrupting you."
I roll my eyes and get back to my feet. "My corruption will have to wait. There is an office full of books calling my name."
Leonidas stretches out on the blanket and stares at the false sky. "Is that all you ever think about? Books?"
"Up until recently
