[Brightest Star] [1]

"....."

As her gaze remained fixed on the ceiling, her expression changed.

The horrified look turned to hopeful.

But that hopeful look broke into conflict and concern.

"Let's get out of here." I whispered weakly, walking towards her and grabbing her arm.

She was too shocked to even refuse me as I brought her back into the garden.

The two patrolling guards stood at the side, averting their gaze as I glared at them.

"Hmm?"

I turned around, glancing at Ashlyn as she jerked my hand away from her arm.

A conflicted look in her eyes and a slight hatred toward me.

"....."

I calmly looked at her as she took a step away from me.

Turning around, she tried to walk back inside the building.

"Where are you going?" I asked, grabbing her hand again.

She jerked my hand once again, replying in a harsh voice, "That address—."

"I know where that place is." I cut her off, "you don't need to go inside again."