Kira and Kai strolled away from the main mansion, leaving the trickling fountain behind. They had barely taken a few steps when Kira caught sight of Ruby watching them from her balcony on the upper floor. The woman's arms were folded tightly across her chest, her expression hardening into a scowl the moment their eyes met. Without a word, Ruby turned on her heel and disappeared back inside,
Kai gave a low, knowing chuckle and shook his head.
Kira turned back to him, brows furrowed in genuine curiosity. "Why are you laughing?"
"Can't you see that the lioness has been caged?" he replied, his voice rich with satisfaction. "Confinement does not suit her at all. I'm sure she never believed a day like this would come where she isn't the one holding the keys."
Kira's lips curved into a small, reluctant smile. "So, who is she? And I don't mean her official title in Dravengard or how long she had worked for this pack."
