32. Unforseen embarrassment

Knight wasn't surprised at Laila's words.

It has always been a fact that those who join the dark forces are ready to die at any time, but it still made his heart quiver at the thought that one of their own would leave and never come back.

"I know you aren't afraid of dying, but please don't be reckless."

"I heard you; I won't be."

Laila replied, grinning from ear to ear, and Knight shook his head with a light smile as they both descended the stairs.

As they got closer to the location they had planned to meet, they found a guy in black sitting on a rock and smoking without a care in the world.

Laila and Knight's eyes widened.

"Leo," they said, almost screaming as they rushed over, engulfing him in a hug.

"Oh, fucking, don't strangle me with your emotional hug."

Leo said, shrugging them away, and they both chuckled.

"Oh my God, I can't believe it's you. I thought you refused to come. Lousy big head"

Laila complained, hitting behind his head, and he raised his face to stare at her and th