Saving Xander

Chapter 148: The Last Penerium I

Not yet paraphrased

I sigh by the time he finishes those words. He understood me, and I realized I shouldn't make things worse than they already are. I take his hand and draw him closer while shaking my head.

"If you happened to lead me here, then you might have also happened to protect me, right?"

He goes up close to my face and grins, "It comes with a price, a big one, Milady.” He only whispers in my ears when I hear him scoff. I almost felt warm goosebumps from his warm breath.

He is certainly gorgeous when I look at him, but I'm not sure whether that's how he looks.

He said, "But I'd rather let you pay later," and he ushered me inside. I see that the area appears to be covered in webs as I look around. Although it is dark inside, like an abandoned building, footsteps that are not ours can be heard.

“I can see that he is indeed powerful.”

"You see it, too, right?"

“You wouldn't waste such a talent, boss, I suppose.”

“But isn't he a member of the nob