Chapter 88 - Guest [4]

"Where's Leonda?" Tarius's voice was sharp, cutting through the air.Saun's face was a mask of indifference. "You know what she had to do. Don't pretend you didn't hear us."Tarius clicked his tongue, one dark eyebrow arching. "How convenient."Saun's eyes narrowed, his voice rising in disbelief. "Don't tell me you think she was behind this?"Tarius's expression remained unchanged, a chillingly calm mask. "Who else?"Saun's gaze flicked to the little girl standing silently in the corner, betraying his inner turmoil.Tarius's eyes followed, narrowing on Alex. Her black eyes met theirs, unwavering."What's wrong?" Alex tilted her head, a strand of dark hair falling across her face. "Maybe everyone's blood turned black because it got old, like when insects rot. I'm not really sure. I borrowed a book about blood from the library, but it didn't say anything about this. Maybe it's in another book I haven't read yet."