Zeda’s broken cry pulled Lucian from his thoughts.

“Zeda…” he started, reaching for her hand.

“Don’t you dare touch me!” she yelled, her eyes blazing with furious tears. All traces of the hopeful look that had been in her eyes moments ago were completely gone.

Lucian clenched his jaw, his own heart aching. “I didn’t know there were cameras, Zeda. I swear. She said the spell was to keep everything private. I don't know how this got out.”

“She said?” Zeda ...