“What’s he going to do? Tell them?” Lukas gives an incredulous laugh “Leon is the type to observe chaos from a far and enjoy it. He doesn’t like petty squabbles.” “Are they too unrefined for him?” I mutter “Definitely.” He answers anyway, and pours me a glass of wine too “Didn’t I tell you? We’ll
“You sound like you have someone in mind.” I say Lukas grins “Who better than the people who’ve already faced one of these Lycans?” Oh! Of course, since the bodies were cremated, it means someone had to kill the effected Lycans first. “They’re a tough bunch though.” Lukas puts a fist to his chin
Come along… Come along?! I stare dumfounded at the Empress’ face, far from any tact I’ve learned in my life. “What could you have to talk about with My Lady, Your Majesty?” Zen asks, coming to stand by my side “Isn’t this what you’re after?” The Empress gives him an unimpressed look “To restore t
“I would take that as a compliment, Your Majesty.” I make sure to hesitate when I raise my head again, peering at her. She gives me a smirk, slightly amused and starts walking again. I follow a step behind, but she beckons me forward, so we walk side by side. “Do you know imperial etiquette?” I d
“You two haven’t been properly introduced to each other, have you?” She says, then looks back at the Knight He doesn’t hesitate “Captain of the Empress’ Royal Guard, Theodore, at your service, Lady Sigmond. It is an honor to make your acquainted.” It takes very ounce of willpower in my bones not t
The walk back to the Crystal palace is most winded one I’ve ever taken. No longer has Sir Theodore left that I break into a run, hurrying to the hallway where my room is, my heart beating loud in my ears. So this is what she had in mind the moment she knew Zen had a ‘soulmate’. Someone to hold ont
“Did I? All I did was talk about my ambitious goals and you were so enthralled that you forgot everything that was on your mind.” Lukas winks “Hardly my fault, don’t you think?” I shake my head with a sigh. Well, I’ll give it to him that he successfully distracted me and consequently, I feel a lot
Of course, I know that much. I know just how easily my life could end here any moment. But still… “You don’t sound like you disapprove though.” I point out “Don’t you think I might drag down the team?” “Magic affinity is helpful when looking for traces of a curse.” Lukas tells me “And one of your