Lilia's crimson eyes narrowed, her sharp senses immediately picking up on the weight behind his words. A cold, sinking feeling settled in her chest, though her outward composure remained unbroken. She knew Adrian well enough to recognize when he was laying groundwork for something significant. And this? This wasn't just idle posturing.
Her voice was calm but laced with suspicion. "What are you talking about, Adrian?"
Adrian didn't answer immediately. Instead, he glanced down at his smartwatch, the faint glow of the screen reflecting in his eyes as he checked the time. His smirk widened.
"Everyone should be around here by now," he said smoothly, his gaze lifting to scan the training grounds.