Sebastian materialized in the corner of his opulent chambers in the Hopewell mansion. His disheveled state starkly contrasted with the grandeur around him. His clothes were covered in dust, and his usually composed demeanor was shattered. Beads of cold sweat glistened on his forehead, his wide eyes staring blankly into the space.
Zade, who had been pacing furiously, froze mid-step. The sight of Sebastian's state sent a chill down his spine. He couldn't decide whether it was Alora's retaliation or an unknown element that had changed their plan again.
~Last night ~
After arriving from the academy, Zade sat in the opulent chambers, fury radiating off him. His pride had been crushed by a mere girl. The thought of his brutal loss and Alora made him chug wine back to back.
Alcohol failed to soothe him, instead, he was railed up more by thinking about challenges. His eyes sharply shot towards the door when it opened.
