'What wild ideas are running through this woman's mind?' Austin silently criticized Alysia.
"Well, I don't, but you've certainly exhibited some concerning behavior lately," Alysia responded thoughtfully.
"And whose fault is that?!" Austin retorted irritatedly.
After a moment of silence, not because she didn't want to answer the woman's question, but rather due to her discomfort, Irina felt a cold, sharp object pressed against her neck.
"Answer my question in five seconds. If you—" the woman began but was interrupted abruptly by Austin.
"Wait, Eris, this woman actually introduced herself to me earlier," Austin interjected.
Without retracting her dagger, she fixed her gaze on Austin, her icy demeanor softening slightly as she questioned, "Why didn't you mention this earlier?"
