“I must say, you look so different.” Vidar gestured for her to join him at the table right after Magnus bowed and left them alone. The God of Vengeance pretended to ignore the charred landscape around them while studying her face for a reaction to his statement.
She offered none and soon recognised the cruel glint in his eyes. He craved to see her pain over this. He still didn’t think he punished her enough. It probably would never be enough for him.
“Back in the day, you used to have this—ethereal glow around you that is now gone. You’ve lost it completely.”
His gaze was shamelessly wandering over her body, making her want to cower away from him, but she was used to handling herself in unpleasant situations. He was the one not ready for her. Not the other way around.
“Maybe you shou
