The force around Lydia loosened as the woman lost focus, now looking at the guy who had just interrupted.
"Who the hell are y—" She wasn't able to complete her statement before a silver coated dagger was driven into her heart, and within the blink of an eye, she turned into ashes and faded away.
Lydia crashed to the ground with a loud thud as the magic broke.The guy looked at her, his eyes narrowing. He hadn't seen her before.
Lydia stared at him, her body weak. His suspicion grew when he immediately thought she was also there to cause havoc in the Royal House, so he pointed the dagger at her, ready to strike at any time.
"C-Caleb?" she voiced. She wasn't sure if he was the one, but she just spoke, and his eyes grew wild in shock.
"How did you know my name?" he questioned, and Lydia smiled.
