Chapter 88

Felix was behind the door and Lucian welcomed him with a glare.

"How are you here? I thought you still had a few weeks left before being discharged?"

Felix frowned at the mess before him before replying to Lucian. "I'd prefer being locked up in a cell for three years over that place that reeks of disinfectant and old ladies hitting on me."

Lucian barked out a laugh and fist bumped with his friend. It felt good to have Felix back by his side. Everything had been chaotic in his absence. It was a relief, really.

"Why's this place messy? What have you done?"

Lucian surveyed his study again along with Felix who stood by his side looking confused.

"I found something. A book. I think it's going to help a great deal. Can you read and understand Greek properly? Koine to be precise."

Felix rolled his eyes. "Crocodiles are herbivores."

Lucian left him where he stood and went to his table, feeling suddenly energized. Maybe seeing his friend was the trigger. He w