Dion’s eyes moved back and forth between Rhea and Edric.

Rhea looked utterly shocked by his sudden appearance, while Edric seemed confused, clearly he had no idea who Dion was.

“Don’t look at me like that, Rhea. You look like you’ve just seen a ghost,” Dion said with a mocking smile. Without asking for permission, he pulled out a chair and sat down, joining them at the table as if he belonged there.

“Who are you?” Edric asked, frowning in confusion before turning to Rhea. “Do ...