"No."
The word left my mouth before I could even think twice.
Honestly, why would I want to join the same group as Lucas—the novel's protagonist who's practically a walking trouble magnet?
My refusal seemed to catch them off guard, after all, their eyes widened slightly. Lucas's cheerful face also faltered, and the others exchanged glances.
"...Why?"
Yet, surprisingly, it was Ella who asked me why I refused them.
"Well... I'm better off alone." I took a bite of my food before replying.
I wouldn't tell them that the real reason I rejected Lucas's offer was because he was a magnet for trouble.
Ella wasn't satisfied by my response though.
Her brow furrowed slightly as she pressed on: "You do know there are limits to being alone, right?"
To her words, I shrugged my shoulders.
"I haven't reached any yet. Besides, I already have a few partners."
