Jaun recoiled, raising his hands in a defensive gesture meant to signal peace and transparency. "Raena, listen to me. I swear, I'm not a spy! That's just outrageous!" he exclaimed, his voice tinged with desperation as he sought to allay her fears.
Her gaze was piercing, scrutinizing him for any trace of deception. "Well, you seem awfully defensive—"
"I was following that figure because I saw it too!" Jaun interjected, frustration bubbling to the surface. "I thought it might lead me to something important. If I were a spy, would I really have taken such a risk in the library with you?" His earnestness was palpable, pleading for her to understand.
