"How did you…"
The words tumbled out before I could stop them. I stared at her, my eyes widening so far it almost hurt, as if that alone would help me make sense of what she'd just said. Shock wasn't a strong enough word.
Her brows lifted at my reaction, a flicker of curiosity crossing her face. She tilted her head slightly, a movement so small but deliberate that it felt rehearsed like a cat studying a cornered mouse. There was no malice in her eyes, but there was amusement.
"Now that's a response I never expected from you," she said at last, her lips curling in a faint smile that wasn't entirely warm. "Honestly, Arawn, you've piqued my interest even further."
She leaned forward, elbows resting against the polished surface. Her voice dropped to a hush.
