Cassian—second male lead, noble ally, charming and cold in equal measure—there was no guarantee he would remain on the side of light either.
In stories like this, men with white-bluish hair and crimson eyes and quiet smiles were rarely content to play supporting roles forever.
And this was an S-rank world.
Unstable. Unpredictable. Brutal.
In such a world, loyalties fractured, love turned lethal, and heroes could become monsters overnight.
Anything could happen.
Selene could get killed at any moment.
Cassian regarded Yuki one moment longer before following.
Selene released a slow breath and ducked lower behind the hedge, heart thudding faintly.
He did not see me.
He couldn't have.
Still…
She remained still until the sound of their footsteps receded.
Only then did she rise slightly, preparing to peek through the leaves.
And froze.
A presence loomed behind her.
Close.
Far too close.
"What are you doing?"
