Chapter 156: HEAT OF THE MOMENT

Edeline “So...” Anita’s heels clicked against the stone floor, the sound reverberating through the cavern as she approached me. “I just wanted to clarify that there is no intention of posing any threat.” She came to a stop right in front of me, her eyes gleaming with a rich hazel-golden hue. “There are just a couple of things that need to happen. Tatiana has to part ways with Percival and—” I took a slow step back, my hands instinctively rising in a gesture of surrender. “I want nothing to do with that,” I said, my voice tinged with disbelief. The situation was spiraling out of control, and I was taken aback by Anita’s sudden shift in demeanor. A sly smirk tugged at her lips. “Hey, I just need you to do one thing for me. Spend some time with Percival. Go to him right away.” Confusion knitted my brows together. “What the heck—” Before I could finish my question, Anita moved swiftly. She grabbed me and spun me around, forcing me to face away from her. I felt the cold bite of silver as sh