Chapter 233

Cecilia's pov "What exactly do you mean by'danger'?" I asked, leaning in. My tone was casual, but my heartbeat wasn't. It ticked up, like my body already knew something I didn't. Evelyn's eyes flicked wide--just for a second. She fidgeted with her mug before smoothing on a smile. "Oh, I was joking," she said lightly, waving it off. "Just a standard interpack exchange. Nothing dangerous. You should follow Sebastian's instructions." Her voice was light, but her fingers were tense around the ceramic. Grip too tight. Smile too practiced. I gave her a look. Seriously? "You don't drop the word'danger' and expect me to ignore it." "You've already let the cat halfway out of the bag," I added. "Might as well finish the thought. What kind of meeting is it?" Evelyn sighed, glancing around like someone might be listening. "If Sebastian hasn't told you, I shouldn't either. He'd be... really pissed." Of course he would. My jaw clenched, slow and tight. There it was again--that wall. The one he built