A Throne Worth Dying For — Nina's Call to Adrian

it in that moment my heart had finally softened and i reheated that cold meal for him but now he was threatening to kick me back into my old life i let out a deep breath and it was a long while before I spoke. I only have one last question. Was this your decision or Nina's Adrian was silent for a beat. Then he knitted his brow as if he couldn't understand why I

insisted on nitpicking something so small. Does it make a difference? Nina was only worried you'd never been through an occasion like this and might embarrass yourself on the spot. She offered to help smooth things over for you.

She's always looking out for you, and yet you make things hard for her at every turn. Claire Sutton, I want you to be reasonable. In that moment, even arguing suddenly felt pointless. Since the dawn has already decided, then we'll do it that way.

At that title, Adrian's face finally darkened. He was about to say something when a call from Nina pulled him away. In the silent, dark living room, the rash on my face itched and stung, but it was nothing next to what Adrian had just said.