"Enjoy your night."
Asher's brows rose, rendered speechless by the way Cosette clapped back at him. And yet, she was smiling so innocently. More than annoying, it was amusing for him. Now, there was no reason to doubt the reputation Cosette had in the academy.
"Already did." He smiled back, shrugging. "It was a great talk and I hope it's not the last."
"Definitely."
Cosette waved mildly, holding his gaze before he turned on his heel and went on his way. She fought the urge to make a face long enough until he entered the house.
"What a jerk," she grumbled, tossing herself on the lounge chair once more. "How dare he belittle Maxen in such a cunning way?"
Her frown grew deeper upon rewinding Asher's words in her head. Although Asher didn't say anything that could be found insulting when someone else listened to it, Cosette was good at reading between the lines. The only time she would feign ignorance was when Maxen chase her away.
