CHAPTER 44.1

HIS LOYALTY

"LUTHER?!" I ASKED, surprised.

He smirked and shove his hands inside his pockets. "We should stop meeting like this, Ysobella," he said.

Shortly, he took a step closer towards me but this time, both his hands are now on his back. I couldn't explain the emotions I am currently feeling. It's like a mixture of joy, sadness, fear, and anxiety.

I swallowed hard and looked him straight in the eyes. "Why are you here, Luther?"

"Hmmm, hunting," he answered, shrugging. "You look scared. Do I frighten you that much?" he asked with a serious voice.

His question took me by surprise. "N-No, I was just--- I was just wondering why you're here," I told him honestly. "You were in Preousia the last time we saw each other. You were searching for someone, you said."

Not a word escaped his mouth. I want to ease the tension between us so I spoke once more. "Have you found the person you were looking for?"

I am honestly uncomfortable with our situation right now. I shouldn't feel this