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When we’re alone, Legion’s grin becomes more relaxed.
“Well, what did you think?” he asks.
“You pummeled them,” I say, and he laughs.
His smile is rare, the sight so unexpectedly beautiful that my breath catches. But the smugness in the curve of his mouth has me shaking my head.
“Gods, Styx is right. Are you always like this when you compete?”
“Only when I win.” He winks and adds, “And I never lose.”
I shake my head then tighten my scarf to cover my smile.
Klyn refuses to walk home with us, which Legion finds hilarious. He and I end up walking alone in the moonlight, his good mood a contrast to my thoughtful one, given everything Reagan and Styx told me today.
“How did it go today?” he asks, “with Reagan and Styx?”
I cast him a sideways glance. “Nervous about me meeting your friends?”
“I’m always nervous about Styx.”
I smile at that. “Yes, I can see why. She’s great. Scary, but great. Especially after she?—”
I stop short, my cheeks flushing with what I’ve almost confessed.
“After she what?” Legion asks, his suspicion bordering on fury.
“Nothing,” I assure him. “She didn’t do anything wrong.”
“Knowing Styx, I find that very hard to believe.” His expression darkens as he adds, “I’ll speak to her about it. Don’t worry, she won’t bother you again.”
“No, please,” I say quickly. “Do not speak to her about it. It was my fault. I thought you two had…you know.”
He stares at me, confusion slowly turning to understanding. “You were jealous.”
“No,” I scoff. “Not jealous. Just…curious.”
He grins. “Right. Curious.”
“Shut up,” I grumble.
His grin widens, but he lets it go. “And Reagan?”
“She was really nice.” I hesitate then add, “And forthcoming.”
His smile vanishes and he has the good sense to look nervous. “About?”
My brow arches as I say, “The laws about an outsider killing a citizen of this realm—including a bear with moon fever.”
His expression clouds. “She shouldn’t have mentioned it.”
“Why not? Was it a secret?”
He doesn’t answer.
“Your secrets are going to get you into trouble,” I warn.
He looks over at me, his expression darkening. “I know.”
