Chapter 26The second he saw Mathias saunter in as if he owned the place, Edmund wasn’t sure if he wanted to kiss him or kill him.
He looked untouched. No bruises to indicate a fight with Tatiana, no limp to betray the gunshot wound. His trademark smirk was firmly in place, and his hazel eyes danced with amusement even when they met Edmund’s all too briefly. He looked good. Very good. But all it took was a quick glance around the room to know that Edmund was not the only one shocked by his sudden arrival.
Ilyin gripped the arm of the chair so tightly, Edmund thought he was going to tear it off. He wasn’t looking at Mathias, though. His attention was fixed on Tatiana standing behind Mat. Edmund followed his line of sight, and his brows perked up when he saw the heavy manacles that bound he
