Chapter 725 – Losing Control
Her voice didn't tremble this time. It steadied.
"You're acting like winning cancels risk."
"I manage risk."
"By yourself."
He leaned back slightly.
"Vizreel was there."
"You know what I mean."
He did.
And he didn't like that she did.
He took a slow sip of herbal tea.
It tasted clean. Sharp. Almost too pure.
"You don't fear death," she said quietly.
"No."
"You fear losing."
His eyes flicked toward her.
She held his gaze steadily.
"And you hate the idea of being powerless."
He didn't answer.
Because that one hit too clean.
Instead, he leaned closer.
"You're analyzing me."
"Yes."
"Poor strategy."
"Why."
"Because I might retaliate."
She didn't back away.
She didn't even blink.
"Try me," Naomi whispered.
That did something to him.
Not the word.
The tone.
Calm. Confident. Challenging.
Lux chuckled low in his throat, but it wasn't playful anymore. It was darker. Warmer.
