Commander Kaito let out a long, measured sigh, his serious gaze meeting mine. "Asahi, there's something you need to know," he said, his voice calm but heavy with significance.
I frowned, my chest tightening at his tone. "What do you mean?" I asked cautiously.
He folded his arms, his eyes unwavering. "You're a half-demon."
The words hit me like a physical blow. My breath caught, and I felt my hands go numb as the realization sank in. "What…?" I whispered, disbelief lacing my voice. "That can't be. That can't be true."
Ai's hand tightened around mine, her gaze flickering between Kaito and me. She didn't say anything at first, but I could see the wheels turning in her mind as she absorbed the revelation.
My thoughts spiraled. A half-demon? The very idea felt impossible, absurd. I whispered to myself, "That can't be…" A sinking feeling clawed at my chest, twisting my gut.
