When I entered, Dark was sitting up. His chest bare, bandaged slightly on the shoulder from something he had done to himself during the breakdown.

He looked at me. “Everyone out.”

The guards bowed and left without question.

Lady Havana remained sitting.

Dark’s eyes slowly moved to her. “That includes you.”

She looked stunned. “Caius... I am your mother.”

He didn’t blink. “Wait outside.”

Her mouth parted like she wanted to argue, but one glance at him made her swallow ...