Nicholas's POV
He heard them before the door opened.
Sebastian's knock was three sharp raps. The kind that wasn't really asking permission.
"Come in."
Sebastian walked in first. He crossed the room and dropped into the chair across the desk like he'd been invited to do exactly that. One ankle over his knee. Completely relaxed. Golden eyes fixed on Nicholas with that look....the one that meant he'd already decided something and was just waiting for Nicholas to catch up.
Lucian came in behind him and closed the door. He didn't sit. He crossed his arms and leaned against the bookshelf and said nothing.
Nicholas looked between them.
"No," he said.
Sebastian raised an eyebrow. "I haven't said anything yet."
"You don't need to."
"I want to talk about her." Sebastian's voice was even. Calm. "The omega from the ritual."
"Her name is Lilith," Lucian said quietly.
Nicholas looked at him.
Lucian didn't look back. Just stared at the floor with his jaw tight.
