Across the bustling clearing at the edge of the Deltou Colossale Forest, Rin and Leo stood still, staring at one another as the Royal Hunting Event buzzed through the air.
Anger, longing, and an urge to storm over and demand an explanation for why he had hurt her were all part of Rin's racing heart. Leo step back as she took a tentative step forward, his eyes widening and his forehead dripping with sweat.
Rin's eyes flashed in confusion as she failed to notice what only Leo could see at the moment: a hooded, shadowy figure emerging behind her in the bright midday sun.
A spooky smile spread across her green eyes as she reached to put her hand around Rin's neck. As his muscles tensed and his instincts begged him to hurry and stop it, Leo's foot rose.
