Chapter 66

Eva

I was awakened by Nox entering my room.

He sat on the edge of the bed and his back was turned to me. I saw that his head was low, and I was confused by his entrance altogether.

I rubbed my eyes and sat up. I said his name softly. “Nox?”

He turned his head to look at me over his shoulder. His eyes were dimmed somehow. I stared at him for a while longer before asking, “What’s wrong?”

He didn’t answer me. I kept staring at him before concern made me stand up and move closer to his side. He was staring down at his hands and I had the impression that they were shaking a little.

“What’s the matter?” I asked.

“We were with the guys from Kolton’s pack,” he said. “Trying to get something out of them.”

“Did it work?” I asked.

He shook his head. “Not quite. They seem to be more afraid of Kolton than whatever we’re doing to them. It’s like they prefer to be dead rather than tell us anything.”

I folded my arms.

“I thought it would be easier,” he added. “I didn’t think that we’d have to g