Chapter 566 – Mutually Profitable
Eros looked up from a low table, clearly mid ritual preparation.
His expression soured the second he saw who Lux brought.
"Seriously?" Eros ran a hand through his tousled hair, chest bare, sweating. And Lux caught a new vial in the coffin. "You brought a whole fucking entourage?"
Lux didn't flinch. "They're here for support. And intel."
Sira smirked, stepping forward like she owned the place. "You should be happy I came at all."
Eros exhaled sharply through his nose. "Happy is not the word I'd use."
Ely spoke up from beside Lux. "I promised myself I'd stay with Lux today. I'm not leaving."
That actually made Eros pause. He tilted his head toward her and sniffed.
"You've been—" His nose wrinkled. "Touched by him."
Ely flushed immediately. "That's none of your business!"
Lux just sighed. "Focus."
