Alice puffed out her chest proudly. "The warden knew I was going to be freed once Mother finished the dungeon clear, so instead of holding me there uselessly for a few more days, he enlisted me in this 'special prisoner army' of awakened combatants that was hastily put together to fight the monsters rampaging across the country." Her proud little smile turned impish. "Naturally, I broke ranks instantly and escaped."
Kaiden's eye twitched.
"I rushed straight here because I saw the stream where you almost died!" she squealed, bouncing in his lap like an overexcited child. "Big brother, you're so amazing! A real hero!"
This was the perfect moment to strike, the girl decided. She leaned in for a second time, lips puckered once again, clearly aiming for another kiss. But this time, Aria was even more ready. Ready to police and keep their man from being a real sinner, just as Luna had asked her to.
