"No, Brother Nathan." Vera Wave pulled her wrist from his hand. "I... I don't want to leave. I want to stay."
"Did he threaten you?"
"No, he didn't."
Nathan Leafcastle furrowed his brow. "Vera!"
On the steps, Kris Cooper coughed lightly, intending to remind Vera Wave.
If she can't sort it out, then he will.
"No, really." Vera Wave glanced at Kris Cooper behind her and took a step back on the stairs. "We... we've gotten back together. It's true, I'm not lying to you! Thank you so much for everything today. It's so late; you should go home and rest too."
Before Nathan Leafcastle could say anything more, Kris Cooper, having lost his patience, descended the steps and stood by Vera Wave's side.
"I've tolerated you for long enough. Don't force my hand!"
Nathan Leafcastle raised an eyebrow at him, then his gaze returned to Vera Wave.
Nathan Leafcastle also saw Vera Wave's determination. Knowing he couldn't take her away tonight, he didn't make things difficult for her any longer.
