The moment Lumina stepped into the chamber, the irritation in Ashen's voice struck her like a blade.
Serena had helped her till she got to her chambers, she purposely didn't come in for her own reasons.
"Where are you coming from?"
The words froze Lumina where she stood. His tone wasn't loud, but she could tell immediately that he was angry. His back was turned to her, his hands clasped tightly behind him.
Everyone around quickly avoided the scene not wanting to get their master furious.
"Hey… you are back," Lumina murmured, trying to soften the tension in his voice. But her words trembled, betraying the fear she was trying to hide.
"I asked you a question." He repeated and she gulped nervously.
Of course, he already knew. Somehow, Ashen always knew. His sources were like the wind but always there before anyone else.
"Stella," Lumina called weakly, and Stella hurried over, reaching for her trembling hands.
