Lucian heard her question but didn't immediately reply as something else caught his attention. A moment ago, before he bumped into her, he had been in a hurry to take the painkiller, and his chest had started to burn in a way that would soon become unbearable. But now, with her standing in front of him, the pain was disappearing—just like that night when they had shared a bed.
Ignoring the revelation about the pain, he replied to her question. "I don't have to tell them. Very soon, you will give yourself away and get caught in the web of your lies. I don't know why you used a forbidden power to swap Selene's soul, but—"
"I didn't use any powers, I..." Ave began to defend herself, but the second prince's finger came to rest on her lips, silencing her. His skin was cold against her lip, and she looked up to meet his displeased eyes.
