As the doors opened and the newcomers sauntered in, Midnight heard a hiss from Tresilian and glanced quickly at him. His friend’s face was a mask of fury as he glared at the two men who strolled toward them. 17
The man leading the way smiled, but to Midnight’s eyes, it was cold and humourless, a smile born of some unspoken superiority the man felt.
“Hello, Voltaire.” The leader spoke and Midnight took a moment to study him more closely.
There was an air about him that reminded Midnight of Voltaire. It wasn’t physical, although he shared the same broad-shouldered build and equally dark hair, but his mannerisms, his air of confidence. But one obvious difference to Midnight’s gaze was the hint of slyness in his vivid green that was absent from Voltaire’s sapphire blue.