A smile touched her lips as the sea breeze caught her red veil.
Evangeline caught up to them, her steps accompanied by the soft lapping of the waves. Stellan's expression changed. "You…"
Coral Cetus's eyes went wide. Her previously listless ear-fins suddenly perked up, even twitching slightly with excitement. She stared at Evangeline in disbelief, her voice trembling. "You… You're still alive!"
Evangeline's lips curved slightly, a faint light swirling in her eyes. Her voice was as cool and clear as chimes. "I paid them no mind. You don't need to worry."
At her words, Coral Cetus bristled. "Who's worried about you!"
Evangeline paid her prickly attitude no mind. She turned her head, her long hair brushing past her shoulder as her gaze locked onto Stellan. "And you? Have you decided?"
Stellan's knuckles tightened abruptly, squeezing Coral Cetus's hand so hard it hurt.
