Chapter 135 - Tamers Friendly Competition - 10

"You know what they told me, Klein?" Luna interrupted, her tone carrying childish disgust with an icy edge "That you've been going around talking about engagements and false promises. I don't even like you!"

Klein visibly tensed. Feng and Astor exchanged confused looks.

The words struck harder than any physical attack, not because of Luna, but because of what they meant for the future hanging over his head. 

His grandfather had been clear: without this engagement, their family's position would weaken. His father counted on him, his mother had arranged so many social gatherings to prepare him...

In the stands, Kassian's gaze sharpened, his attention suddenly focused like a predator sensing weakness.

"That cursed rotting boy," Klein growled, his lion manifesting more intensely. "He went running to tattle!"