Nico
Demetrius scowled as Canon looked out the front door again. “Are we waiting for someone in particular?” he asked.
“What? What are you talking about? I’m waiting for Rhett to bring Fiona,” Canon replied.
He was on edge. We all were. After several minutes of Fiona not responding to us, we were ready to go after her. Knox had thought she was ignoring us on purpose because we were avoiding her.
Not avoiding her. Giving her space.
“I understand that she’s shiny, new, and pretty, but I don’t believe she’s necessary for this conversation,” Demetrius said with a scowl.
It was all I could do not to return it. He, of all people, should understand our anxiety.
“There she is,” said Canon, spotting Fiona. Then, to Demetrius, “You brought Axel?”
“I didn’t bring Axel. He simply happened to j
