Chapitre 186: I'll Kill Him Myself

The long corridor leading to Griffin's throne room was filled with the sound of their footsteps.

X trailed after Griffin as he strode forward confidently, Natalia on his other side.

"The time has come." Griffin said. "Summon all coven leaders under us. Our plans for Southside cannot succeed without their use."

"Of course, my love." Natalia agreed.

"I won't let Southside fall into the hands of someone like that." Griffin snarled. X could almost hear the grinding of his teeth.

He followed them, enjoying the fact that his mask hid the smile on his face. He was careful not to enter Griffin's peripheral vision. The count knew him too well and would be able to read his amusement in his body language.

"X." Griffin called out and X startled, his mind already working to defend himself. 

After a split second where he assured himself that he hadn't been discovered, he answered. "My lord."