125: Trail of being one - part 1

The moment Liam slid into the seat behind Zane and Seraphina, the air around them shifted.

Zane, mid-conversation with Seraphina, paused. His usual carefree smirk faltered, his brows raising in momentary surprise. 

Seraphina's reaction was more controlled, but Liam caught the way her fingers twitched slightly, as if resisting the urge to reach for a weapon.

Liam acted as though he didn't notice. He leaned back in his chair, keeping his expression neutral, waiting for them to speak first.

Zane recovered quickly, his grin slipping back into place. 

"Well, well. Look who decided to show up."

Liam gave a casual shrug. 

"Why wouldn't I?"

Zane exchanged a glance with Seraphina before leaning in slightly. 

"So... have you adjusted yet?"

Liam froze for a fraction of a second, but he knew better than to let it show.

Adjusted?