oh no
Midas must notice, either because I let something
show on my face, or his internal clock has become nearly as
good as mine, because a cruel smile tips up his lips.
“Colorful speech, Auren. Too bad you don’t have what it
takes to back up those fiery words,” he mocks, making my
eyes flash. “Be careful with that tongue of yours, hmm?
We’re safe up here for the time being with the music and
crowd, but Queen Kaila has a way of stealing secrets.” He
glances over me appraisingly. “Though I have to admit, I’m
surprised by this outspoken side of you. You’ve certainly
come a long way since being the painted girl from Derfort
Harbor.”
I blink. Something sharp scrapes my insides, blade
angled just right. “What did you say?”
He tilts his head, like a cat considering whether it
wants to pounce on a mouse. “Didn’t I ever tell you I lived
in Third Kingdom for a time?” The question is a taunt
pulled tight. A rope at my ankles to yank my feet out from
under me.
It succeeds.
Something like gratification pulls at the skin around
his eyes. “You never came to see me, pet.”
Cold unease scampers up my spine. “What are you
talking about, Midas?”
He walks over to the pitcher of wine again, pours
himself another glass, indulging in his moment. “You know,
it’s easier than people think to get ahead in this world. You
just need the drive to do it.” He takes a long gulp before
turning around to face me again, a drip of wine staining his
lip. “Even a bastard drifter without two coins to rub
Akif Selim: ShamRain - Drifter
Akif Selim: Dokunsun ruhuna… Güzel geceler Mislina.
Mislina: Güzel geceler Akif Selim.
Ve ben o geceyi onun ruhuyla geçirdim. Dokundum ruhuna.
