Chapter 173

Aria’s POV Viktor chuckled under his breath. “She’s only kind in private. I used to think she hated everyone, until I realized she just doesn’t waste her energy pretending to like people she doesn’t.” “And she doesn’t like anyone.” Raven chimed in dryly. Lilith rolled her eyes. “I like you.” “Barely,” Raven replied, “You only tolerate me.” Lilith shrugged, “Same thing.” I opened my mouth to say something else, but Knox slapped his hand over my mouth. “No, that’s all. We’re leaving.” Knox didn’t wait for anymore vampire-wolf bonding. He grabbed my hand and pulled me away, muttering curses under his breath. “Okay, okay!” I called over my shoulder, stumbling after him. “We’re leaving. It was nice seeing everyone. See you at the Naming Rite!” Lilith raised a hand in a half-hearted wave. “We’ll bring wine!” she called back. “You just had to invite them,” he muttered. “I know, I know.” I rolled my eyes. “He’s your mortal enemy. He tried to kill me. You tried to kill him. Blah blah centuries