Closest to Evelyn was Artemis who adopted the demeanour of an impudent teen… including crossed arms and a scowl…
“Lastly we have Artemis,” Clara said and left it at that.
“I love what you’ve done with your hair,” Evelyn said. “What’s your secret?”
“The blood of my enemies,” Artemis replied bluntly.
Until that moment, Clara had been getting the silent treatment exclusively. Even Silver confessed that their newest addition had yet to utter a word.
Evelyn giggled, while maintaining her impeccable composure.
“Is that all?” Evelyn said. “I have a long list myself, especially men.”
Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.
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