Her sharp features made her look like she had stepped out of an ancient painting.
Luke's eyes narrowed.
"...Elias Vaughn."
Elias smiled.
"You saved me once—"
"And I rewarded you with a Gu worm."
Luke's eye twitched.
"Reward?"
"You mean when I almost died in the bathroom for half an hour?"
Elias chuckled softly, covering her mouth.
"Well, it was a test."
Luke crossed his arms.
"What kind of test?"
Elias's eyes twinkled.
"If you survived the poison—"
"It meant you were worthy of seeing me again."
Luke let out a low laugh.
"That's messed up."
Elias's smile didn't fade.
But then—
She pointed behind him.
