Lily pulled Dominic's hand down, saying thoughtfully, "I don't have a fever, nor am I delirious. I meant what I said."
Dominic thought she was out of her mind. "You're going to die!"
"I might, I might not," she replied solemnly. "But if I don't do this, there will be no end to it. I must complete the experiment."
The door opened, and Rhea entered with a smirk. "She's right!"
Dominic frowned, not recognizing her. "Who the hell are you?" He knew, however, she must be working for Fred, given her easy access.
Lily said, "She's an asshole, just like Fred."
"Sure looks like it," Dominic snorted.
Pleased with herself, Rhea strolled over to Lily. "So what? You're just a goddamn loser now, Lily. Worse than a loser, actually." She shook her head. "So what if you're gifted? Now you're nothing more than a guinea pig."
"Yet you failed to take my place," Lily mocked.
Rhea chuckled. "I'm not interested in taking your place. I have something more important to do."
"Like what?" Lily asked. "Becoming a fugitive?"
"You motherf—" Rhea caught herself. "Say whatever you want. When we rule the world, I'll no longer need to worry about the Hyderland government."
Dominic burst out laughing. Rhea frowned. "What the fuck are you laughing at, old man?"
"You guys aim to rule the world? What the hell?" Dominic wiped his tears, turning to Lily. "Did you hear that? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!"
"What the fuck do you know?" Rhea said grimly. "Once I can control people's minds freely, I can rule the world. Too bad you won't live long enough to see it."
Dominic ignored her, covering his nose. "Do you smell that, Lily?"
"Smell what?"
"Horseshit!" Dominic fanned the air.
"Watch your mouth, old man!" Rhea stormed toward him, reaching for his collar.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you," Lily said, sitting up and glaring at Rhea.
Rhea, remembering Lily's previous dominance, stopped and snorted. "Do you think I'm afraid of you? Your husband will join you soon."
Lily said coldly, "Please leave. We don't welcome you here."