Olivia’s POV

We got outside and just as we were told, Lady Vadala was waiting for us.

Her eyes looked sunken and her skin looked pale and scaly. I realized that the antidote they had given her had already worn off and she was back to her weakened state.

Sephora and Pierre stood in guard, with Pierre, most especially, watching her with disdain and distrust.

As soon as she set eyes on him, she lowered her head and backed away. A few guards appeared behind her and stopped her from backing ...