Chapter 102. Venom

ARDEN

It was a very serious moment. Cade was nodding along to Bethany’s warnings. But despite everything, I felt the call of nature.

“I’m so sorry,” I blurted, sitting up straighter. “Can I go to the restroom, please? I’ve been holding it in since... like, an hour ago.”

Both of them turned to look at me.

Bethany’s stern expression faltered just slightly. Cade, on the other hand, let out a soft breath of amusement and leaned in to kiss the side of my head.

“Cute,” he whispered. “Go ahead.”

Bethany tilted her head toward the door. “There’s one at the end of the hall. Second door on your right.”

I stood up but paused, tilting my head. “Wait. You don’t have a bathroom in here?”

Bethany raised a brow. “All the other singular rooms in the upper tower don’t have one. It’s only fair I also don’t have it.”

That made me smile. She was just so... Bethany. Righteous and careful and strict, even with herself. That kind of self-discipline was