Chapter 37: Bait And Switch

Damon was on edge, his grip firm on Leona's wrist as he pulled her along. He wasn't taking any chances with Lilith Astranova, knowing full well how easily she could extract information.

To his surprise, Leona Valefier didn't resist. The beastkin girl simply followed without complaint, her usual boisterous energy muted.

The rowdy noise of the tavern buzzed around them, but Damon noticed a subtle shift in the atmosphere. The kind of shift that told him someone of note had entered.