Akira and Selene walked side by side through the bustling streets of Eldoria. Despite the early hour, the city was alive with activity. Merchants shouted their wares, children played in the streets, and townsfolk went about their daily routines. But beneath the surface, there was a tension that belied the seemingly normal day.
"Do you think there are more assassins lurking around?" Selene asked, her eyes scanning the crowd.
Akira shrugged. "It's possible. Whoever is controlling them won't stop with just one attempt. We need to stay vigilant."
Selene nodded, but her thoughts were elsewhere. She glanced at Akira, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. Spending time with him had stirred feelings she hadn't expected. She admired his strength and resolve, but there was something more—something that made her heart race whenever he was near.
