Nina's hand twitched at her side, fingers curling as energy began to stir beneath her skin. Her Patron's name was a secret—her secret.
No one was supposed to know. If Julie had truly seen through Nero's identity, that made her a threat.
"I should erase her memories."
Nina muttered, stepping forward with cold resolve.
[Wait. Give her a little more time.]
Nero's voice echoed calmly in her mind, stopping her.
Nina stiffened.
'She knows about me. She could know more.'
[She doesn't. And even if she did… no one should be able to see past my authority. Not without consequences. She's not lying, but something's strange about her.]
Nina's powers dimmed, reluctantly fading back beneath her skin. Her eyes narrowed.
"Talk. Quickly."
Julie gave her a startled look but didn't hesitate.
