Chapter 120: Adelaide.

“You said the stem looked like diamonds?”

I nod at Safira and she lets out a huff of breath before leaning back and relaxing on the couch she’s seated in.

Cain is still drawing and I watch as he tilts his head to the side and peers intently at the sheet of brown paper on the table. He’s shown me the image a few times and I've corrected it as need be but for some reason, he wants to get it right.

Perfectly right.

Rhys comes back with a platter of tea and cookies, or something that looks like cookies.

“Do they have pastries in this…” I gesture vaguely “Place?”

Safira frowns looking confused but Rhys scoffs.

“If you’re curious about that then go to the markets. Ask for money from Lyros, he should be paying you enough for your services.”

I want to ignore those words since this is the first time he's said something nasty to me today. I struggle with the urge to lash out and Rhys watches me. I restrain myself just for the satisfaction of seeing him disappointed.

I do something risky.

“Cain