Chapter 69
Kross
“Interesting,” Malvic said, voice dripping with venomous curiosity. He folded his pale fingers together, leaning forward across the table like a snake ready to strike. “First, your roommate is accused of being your accomplice, a possible traitor… and now, suddenly, he’s presented as the witness against you.”
My jaw tightened.
“What a plot twist,” he continued smoothly, “but then again, Mister Steele, it’s not all that shocking. Vaughn DiVinci just confirmed he’s noticed your absences—on several nights, in fact. Regular disappearances. Suspicious behavior. Who else would be better suited to spy on you than your own roommate?”
My gaze drifted to Vaughn. He kept his eyes on the table.
“That’s just his word against mine,” I said sharply, voice low but firm. “You can’t bu
