Li of the Lion Heart, Kiva of the Wild Tigers, and Buttermint of the Tea Party.
Third years.
The three most powerful party leaders in the academy had all gathered in one place.
And more importantly—
All three of them were interested.
Interested in Soren and Cynthia.
Or more precisely… they were interested in Soren.
After all, everyone present understood something obvious.
Cynthia would follow Soren no matter which party he chose.
Soren allowed a faint sideways smile to appear as he looked at Aegon.
Aegon saw it.
And his teeth ground together.
Still, he didn't step back.
Before he could speak, Li casually broke the silence.
His golden eyes shifted briefly toward Kiva and Buttermint.
"I believe," Li said lightly, "I was the first to show interest in that commoner."
He gestured lazily toward Soren.
"So both of you should probably piss off."
Kiva snorted from her tree branch.
"Relax, goat boy," she said, stretching her arms behind her head.
