16. An Entrance

~ KATALEYA ~

“Yes, of course, ask away.”

“If you spot any kind of stone, crystal or rock… will you please put it aside?”

He observes me for a moment before suddenly realising something and smiling. “I see what you are trying to do, and I think that is a very good idea indeed… I wonder if Mi Rey has the same thought…” he says the last part more to himself, but I don’t want to waste any more of his time.

I smile. “Thank you. We’ll be leaving soon. It’s a shame you won’t join.”

“I have more important things to do here.” He smiles at me, and I nod before I return to the hallway.

“I can’t wait to see how Enrique crumbles when he sets eyes on you,” Skyla says as she cuddles Malevolent before placing her kitty down.

“Hmm, I think that depends on how you look at it.” I muse. “I mean, if he doesn’t go through with it, it means he is unable to stay away from me, a sign of his feelings for me. Or… by marking her to protect me? Which is the greater good? Will he have enough strength to make that s