The Trickster cursed under his breath as he pulled himself to his feet once more and started to brush himself off. “Perhaps next time you should pay better attention…” he growled out.
➳ Lips pressed firmly together to bite back a scathing remark, Lydia’s eyes flickered up to the man’s face. Her expression showed her annoyance, but she kept silent, sidestepping to let the man pass.
When she did speak, it was a soft grumble, meant only for her own ears.
