"Then prove it to me, prove that you're not Merlin." Dodo pressed.
Milo seemed to clench his teeth.
"How do you want me to prove it?"
Dodo's hands were trembling.
She said, "Let me see your shoulder…"
The hand gripping her wrist appeared to tighten a bit more.
Suddenly, he seized Dodo's hands with one of his, then with the other arm, he fiercely wrapped it around her waist.
He dragged her into his embrace and squeezed her tightly.
"If I show you, then no matter who I really am, you'll have to leave with me tonight," he said through clenched teeth.
Dodo paused, "Leave with you… to do what?"
"What can a man and a woman do together? What do you think?" His fingers dug into her waist as if he intended to crush her.
Dodo's grip on Milo's collar loosened involuntarily.
"Are you scared?" he countered.
Dodo completely let go of his collar.
Then she covered her face.
Seeing her surrender, Milo also released his hold.
But in the moment he lowered his hand—
