"A story?" Vika muttered, using her dagger to brush the side of her cheek that was hidden behind a black mask.
"Do you perhaps think this is a joke? If you don't know, then I will tell you. A whole Supreme being wants her hands on this young lady. So if you think a mere story would save you from me, then think again."
Kent had a frown on his face simply because Vika threatened to make him her slave. Normally, he would be boiling with anger by now, but he suppressed that fury for Aysel and Fallon's sake.
Their safety is his priority now.
"Trust me, you are going to want to hear what I have to say. Also, it would be best if you let go of my hands. I have already concluded that I am not your match, so worry not, I won't try to run."
Kent was hoping Bello, Calix, and Kenna, hidden in his shadow, would come into play when he finally made his move. However, the fact that she saw through his scheme so easily made him forgo that thought.
