The silence was deafening. The generals stared at Sidia with open amazement and concern. Sidia could hear her own heart pounding away as she waited for Severus to respond. The flash of anger was just that, a momentary flash, but it was the most terrifying look she had ever seen in his eyes. He smoothed it over with one of his dazzling smiles, and Sidia realized just how well he could mask his emotions. The transition from rage and malice to amused and pleased was startling. It made Sidia ...