Anxious Lai Lai

"Why did you do that?" Devin questioned, pawing through his hair.

Alina, seated on her bed, opened her mouth to speak. "I..."

"No, no, no! Your response will not make things better! Do you understand why? Because you will wind up lying, Alina." Devin said, clearly frustrated. "Alexander and Albert, they are all gone. And just like Alexander desired, you forced the dragoness to return to Fireria against her will. For what purpose?"

Alina sighed deeply, tears welling up in her olive-green eyes. "There is something, I..."

Devin heaved a breath. "Stop. Just stop."

Alina's eyes widened. "Do you believe that I am the villain in this situation?"

"You do not have my trust! You have never had my trust! You are the oracle, but you do not get involved in any significant matters! And, like Alexander, you favor power over life. Brittle life." Devin exploded. "You gave birth to the child of doom for that reason."