268 Pop Goes The Weasel

A shudder went down Nurse June's spine. The Young Lord's expression was frightening compared to his genial manner earlier.

More than that, it was the fact that Lucius discovered that she used her gift that alerted her. She did not realize that he was this extremely skilled at detecting Aether.

Or perhaps he was simply too paranoid.

Yes, that was more likely.

"Forgive me… this one does not understand what the Young Lord is speaking about." Nurse June tried to lie with a sweet smile.

"You know very well what I am referring to." Lucius flatly said.

  "Perhaps it is your imagination, Young Lord?" 

"You're telling me that my judgment is clouded?" Lucius raised a brow, speaking more coldly. 

He would have preferred to not fool around any longer, but he was also interested in seeing how much further she'll dig her own grave.

"No, Young Lord. It is…"