Chapter 25: Whatever It Takes

Severus sat back on the couch, draping his arm over Sidia once more. The rest of the court continued their celebration. They talked and laughed, and some fed off their human companions. Even without music, there was something sensual and inviting about the scene. Sidia wanted to immerse herself in that desirous state of being once again, but she was too worried about the future, too worried about getting out of this situation and stopping Severus from doing whatever it was he really intended to do to humanity.

She turned to look at him, smiling as sweetly as she could.

“Severus, now that we have a date set and the coven knows how important I am, I think it would be safe enough for me to walk about alone. I’d like to learn how to navigate the castle by myself.” It was risky to ask for such a thing, especially in front of the court. However, in front of an audience might be the only way she could get what she wanted.