"I'm not sure about that. I've spent most of my life feeling weak and invisible." The words were out of my mouth before I could stop them. In mere minutes, Leona had torn down my defenses. Or maybe I'd spent too many years alone that my defenses had grown as pathetic and vulnerable as me.
A feral smile split Leona's face. She leaned in towards me until her face was close to mine. Her eyes flitted to my lips. "How dangerous you'll be when you claim your power. I can't wait to see it."
My heart beat faster. I felt like I was pinned by a predator, and I didn't know if she was about to kiss me or kill me.
"Leona." Ares' enraged voice rang out, and I whipped my head up to take in my husband storming over in a cloud of rage.
"Your Grace." She leaned back in her chair, the picture of ease. "Nice to see you."
"Give me one reason I shouldn't kill you right here." Ares vibrated with cold anger as he angled his body in front of mine.
