Instead of answering my question, he said, "Your power is but a kindling of fire, Sol. I barely sensed that you were here at all. Had my little pets exhausted you? Mmm, they are quite energetic."
My brows rose at the casualness of his tone. As though he hadn't just knocked my friends out. As though he did not beat the shit out of Lavi's father and brother.
I didn't want to break away from his gaze. The fright I'd felt when I saw him was all gone, leaving me with only sheer wrath. Still, I hadn't had the courage to move my lips just yet.
Nightshade tipped his head. "What is wrong? You do not like what I did with your friends? Are you mad at me?"
My balled fists loosened at his audacity. At the way he was speaking. Why was he acting like we were long time buddies all of a sudden?
When he assumed that I would not answer, he clicked his tongue. Those rubies in his eyes had become a shade lighter, staring at me with softness and fondness.
