The afternoon bustle of the academy grounds provided a more engaging atmosphere, in Nate's opinion compared to the night patrol. He followed behind Selene, who seemed more irritated by the crowds of students obstructing her path than entertained by the lively campus scene. She glanced back occasionally, keeping a close eye on Nate due to his unique ability to detect demons—a valuable asset for their current mission.
As they navigated through the throng of students, Laura approached Selene, her voice low as she asked, "Am I not interesting enough to catch his attention?" Her mind was still reeling from witnessing the heated exchange between Nate's two wives earlier.
