"Promise," Alex repeated, his gaze unwavering.
Amelia, a radiant blush replacing the earlier mortification, couldn't help but reveal a shy smile. This unexpected turn, despite its boldness, had sparked a flicker of joy within her.
Barrie, cleared her throat. "Ahem,So, Alex, where are you headed now? With all this talk of demons, I imagine you have important business to attend to."
Alex, snapped out of his internal musings, nodded. "Right. I need to get back to the Zuberk Kingdom as soon as possible. They need to be warned about the increased demonic activity."
A pang of disappointment flickered across Amelia's face, a fleeting shadow quickly masked by a determined glint. "I understand, Alex," she said, her voice steady despite the tremor in her heart.
