Chapter 154

• I told Theron I had one last thing to do before heading back to my apartment. In truth, I just needed time, time to clear my head and settle the chaos in my chest. I had promised not to tell him about the agreement I’d made with his father, but that promise didn’t extend to my friends. My team had earned the right to know what was coming.
• The emergency meeting was being held at Romilly and Osric’s apartment. I waited until everyone had arrived, including Osric, before we settled into the living room. Romilly and I sat side by side on the sofa. Tallis and Rex took the armchairs opposite us, while Dariel and Osric lounged on the soft carpet in front of the couch.
• And then I told them.