Under The Moonlight

"No, I didn't know it was him," I replied honestly, "but I lied since I'd rather not spend any time in the dungeons of Reva Kingdom."

Amelia's expression darkened. She sat back down, her gaze averted. It was clear something had happened before between her and Devon—she wasn't usually one to work with someone like him willingly.

"Anyway, it's good to see you weren't just some random guy I crossed paths with!" Devon said, a wide grin on his face, his enthusiasm almost too much for the room.

Some things never changed. He was exactly the same as when he'd pretended to be my guide, leading me all over the Kingdom.

Who would've guessed that this guy is now a wanted criminal all across the continent? Whatever.

Devon leaned against the wall, keeping his distance from everyone. But my real concern was Vexa. I gave a small wave, unsure of what lay behind those unreadable eyes of hers. She was practically a doll when it came to expressions.