A Close Call

Although his mind was full of suspicion, Caspian picked up a glass of wine from the tray, and so did everyone from Sorvando.

Everard also picked up another glass, despite getting a corner-eyed glare from Alexander, and he also handed a glass to Alexander saying, “Live a little, Alex.”

“No, I’m good.” Alexander denied it because he was now sure that at some point in the ball, he would have to take care of his drunk friend. And he didn't want to be equally drunk if and when Everard needed his help.

However, he quickly regretted denying the offered glass because Everard shrugged saying, “Your loss” and then gulped down the wine as if it was plain water.

The vampires didn’t think much of it, thinking that it was normal for werewolves and humans to drink their wines in one go like that.

But it came as quite a shock for Anastasia. ‘What has gotten into him?’ she was worried about her friend.