The hand that had grabbed her earlier finally let go, stepping forward—
Revealing Zara.
The older girl smirked as she twirled the confiscated knife between her fingers.
"You shouldn't play with dangerous things."
Zara mused, her voice lighthearted despite the situation.
The female intruder—Uryul—froze.
She had been caught.
But even as reality sank in, she gritted her teeth and swore to herself that she wouldn't say anything.
She would never betray her brother.
She clenched her fists, trying to keep her face blank, trying to push down the fear rising in her throat.
Then, another voice echoed from the shadows.
A voice she instantly recognized.
"Uryul…"
The figure said, stepping forward.
Selene.
Her black hair framed her sharp gaze, her presence overwhelming despite her calm expression.
Selene crossed her arms.
"Why did you feel the need to rely on drugs?"
Uryul's heart stopped.
Selene's gaze was piercing—knowing.
It was as if she could see right through her.
