'When did she even get in here?' Liam thought, his sharp eyes narrowing slightly as he watched Ariana standing in the audience seats above.
She was completely calm, her presence as unassuming as a breeze, but it only made him more uneasy.
'More importantly… how did I not sense her? Even my dragon didn't pick up on her until now.' His mind raced, yet his expression remained stoic, betraying none of his thoughts.
"What are you doing here?" Liam asked, his tone measured, his voice carrying just enough weight to demand an answer.
Ariana flinched slightly at his question, her hands nervously fidgeting with the hem of her dress. "Um… I-I'm sorry for just appearing like this out of nowhere. But I swear I have a good explanation," she said, her words tumbling out quickly as if to defend herself before he could accuse her of anything.
Liam just looked her, waiting, his silence pressing her to continue.
