Chapter 28

“So, tell me, Eros. What’s your grand plan?” Aria was feeling sleepy already, but she wanted to hear this part; it was important to her.

“Are you familiar with the three-card Monte, Aria?” Eros asked as he took the couch opposite the one she sat on.

“No, not at all.” Aria shook her head. “Is it something I’m supposed to know?”

“Not particularly, but I intend on using the strategy to work this out.”

“Three-card monte?”

“Yeah,” Eros confirmed. “Although, this time, it’s going to be a two-card monte, but it’s basically operating on the same principle.”

“Can you explain in length?” Aria asked as she rubbed her eyes. “I can’t seem to grasp anything you’re saying.”

It might seem complicated to a rookie who isn’t familiar with the rules, but my idea is pretty simple. I only had to switch my whatever is in Asher’s head with thoughts of you.”

“I thought you mentioned you weren’t going to use your powers to get this done,” Aria began. “You’ve ch