The blonde assassin with red lips didn't even flinch under their stares. She proudly tossed the newspaper back toward Feng, who caught it. Felicity leaned in beside her, both pretending the lipstick wasn't there as they began reading.
At the very top of the page, the title sprawled across in dramatic ink:
THE NIGHT OF DEATH: VILLAIN'S RECKONING
The Primordial Villain has struck once more. In the span of a single night, over a dozen Greenvale estates were assaulted. Several lords were found dead in their bedrooms or private studies…
Outside, Lyra and Iris had drawn closer without realizing it, running side by side as they tried to listen. But there was nothing to listen to.
"Read it aloud…" Iris's voice rose from the right of the carriage.
Feng blinked. She and Felicity had been so absorbed they'd forgotten their audience.
She started over, now reading it for the two armored women.
Once done, silence settled.
"A lot has been happening…" Felicity murmured.
