~Azaria~
I leaned back in my chair, closing my eyes as I replayed the scene in my mind. The chaos, the surge of uncontrolled magic, and then—Kale. He had reacted without hesitation, diving in to save and shield the girl from the blast. His quick thinking had averted a disaster, and it struck me that maybe, just maybe, he was the answer to the dilemma I was facing.
With a deep breath, I made up my mind. I needed to talk to him.
I found Kale in the hallway, leaning against the wall never far away as my body guard. His eyes met mine, and I saw the familiar look of wariness there.
"Luna." he greeted me, his voice steady.
"I need to talk to you about something important." Kale straightened, his expression cautious.
"What is it?" I hesitated for a moment, then took the plunge.
