A tense silence filled the sanctuary of the palace library. Nadia had invited you to come to a meeting with Valerius with her, and quickly regretted her decision when the lot of you began to argue. Harsh words were spoken from all sides, but you never directed your anger at her like she had at you. Valerius had quickly left when he realized nothing would be solved.

Nadia was fuming next to you, and you could feel her trembling with rage.

“I don’t know why I bother letting you ‘help’ me. At first, I did it so you’d feel useful. Now you’re proving to be anything but.”

She hissed lowly, an icy gaze falling to rest on you. You could only stay silent as your lover spat venom at you.

“Not even Lucio burdened me like you have. Truly, what were you thinking?”