Just as all five voices echoed together—
"We're coming with you too."
Alex's mouth twitched.
"…And why do you guys want to come with me?"
Charlotte and Seraphina stepped forward in sync, arms crossed, eyes sharp.
"Why not?" Charlotte said with a playful smirk. "If I remember correctly, your sister's about to turn 14, right?"
Seraphina nodded. "And besides, don't you think she might be feeling… alone? Being in the hospital all this time without any real company or friends?"
That reasoning hit Alex harder than expected.
'Damn… she's right. Lily has been cooped up there all this time. Even if she doesn't show it, she must feel lonely.'
Charlotte grinned, sensing his silence meant agreement. "Also… we kinda want to meet the person who can actually scare the mighty Alex Dragonheart."
Draven chuckled. "Right? What other reason could we possibly have? Celebrate her birthday, maybe tease you a bit, you know—friendly stuff."
