Luca didn't know why, but he suddenly felt threatened by Leona's gaze.
There was something in her eyes, a hunger, a possessiveness that made him want to take a step back. His body tensed, his instincts screaming at him that he was being sized up as prey.
But before he could move, a thought struck him and the wariness melted into excitement.
"Leona." He said, his voice bright. "I totally forgot. I have another gift for you."
Leona snapped out of her daze, her eyes going wide. "Another gift?!"
She looked like a child on a holiday morning, receiving present after present. Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes sparkled, and she was practically bouncing on her heels.
Luca smiled and opened a portal. He reached inside, and when his hand emerged, he was holding a basket.
A basket full of letters.
Leona's excitement faltered, replaced by confusion. She stared at the basket, then at him, then back at the basket.
