The firm tone caught the guard off guard, prompting him to hastily explain, âAlpha, when Luna returned the other day, that man accompanied her.
I assumed he was a friend of Lunaâs, so I didnât think twice⦠Is this significant? Should I bring him back?â
The other day?
I pondered the timeline.
If my memory served me right, the guard was mentioning the day of the banquet.
On that occasion, it was Andrew who accompanied Debra.
It must have been him.
I turned to the guard, inquiring, âDid the gentleman leave a message?â
The guard appeared to remember something, his expression growing even more uneasy than before.
He cast a quick glance at Alexandria, leaning in to murmur, âYes.
The man earnestly invites you to his engagement party, hoping you will witness Debra at her most beautiful moment.
â
âDamn it!â I exclaimed, unable to contain my frustration upon hearing this, crumpling the invitation in my hand, ready to throw it away.
Attend the engagement ceremony?
It was pure provocation!
However, as I raised my hand, rationality prevailed.
If I discarded it, how would I have the chance to see Debra?
This could be my only opportunity to visit the witch clan and locate her.
After a moment of hesitation, I carefully pocketed the invitation and instructed the guard, âYouâre not to tell anyone about this, understand?â
âYes, I understand!â
The guard nodded rapidly, as if afraid I might silence him otherwise.
I said nothing more, simply turning to head upstairs.
âAlpha.
.
â
Alexandria called out to me, but I remained silent, quickening my pace.
Alexandria remained rooted to the spot, her spirit crushed.
She didnât dare to come after me again, maybe the presence of an outsider had drained her earlier boldness.
Or perhaps she was devising another scheme.
Debraâs POV: