[It appears you might actually be scarier than a vyker.]
William completely ignored the teasing. His mood, however, became slightly worse.
Rather than allowing the misunderstanding to continue growing, he simply stepped forward before gently grabbing Lia's wrist.
She instinctively tried to pull away.
William was much faster. The moment he held her wrist, soft silver moonlight quietly flowed from his hand. His Lunar abilities gently calmed her restless emotions while soothing the fear clouding her thoughts. The silver light felt warm rather than forceful, allowing Lia's tense breathing to gradually settle.
Meanwhile...
Inside one of the peaceful gardens of the Elven Imperial Palace, Tamasya quietly sat beneath the shade of blooming trees. The gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers through the air, yet her thoughts remained far away.
She absentmindedly looked toward the small pond before her while replaying countless thoughts inside her mind.
