Then he heard Lana's calm, steady voice. "Don't be scared. He'll protect you while I deal with this bunch of idiots."
The words fell like thunder.
Instantly, fury erupted among the onlookers, especially Mrs. Almond. Yet instead of lashing out directly, she let out a low chuckle. "Looks like you don't care about Suzy anymore."
The moment that name was spoken, Lana's eyes turned glacial.
Suzy. The old housekeeper.
Lana didn't let it show on her face. Instead, she laughed softly, her tone almost playful. "Go ahead," she replied. "Harm Suzy."
She leaned forward slightly, her voice dropping just enough to chill the air. "The very next second, you'll find your lifespan reduced to a single day."
The threat was casual. Absolute.
Mrs. Almond's breath hitched.
Lana's current demeanor was terrifyingly abnormal. Calm. Confident. Unafraid.
