Chapter 22 - Three Days Before The King's Game, Day 3 (4)

We kissed passionately, savoring each other's taste, and a palpable tension began to build in the room when a knock on the door shattered the moment.

"I'll go see who it is," I announced.

"Sure," Titania replied, her cheeks tinted with a blush.

I approached the door and swung it open to find Shredica standing there, her usual frown in place. Her gaze flickered to the two pairs of shoes lined up in the entryway. "Is someone else here?"

"Yeah," I confirmed. "Titania is here."

As soon as she heard her name, Titania eagerly revealed herself.

"Shreddy!" she exclaimed.

Shredica's brows furrowed. "I've told you multiple times, don't call me that," she sighed, then turned to me. "You said you wanted to talk to me and that I should come here. What's up?"

"Well, why don't you come inside first? It's not something we should discuss out here," I suggested.