Xavier cleared his throat. As if doing that would take away his anxiousness.

“So there's something I'd like to talk to you about.” Xavier began nervously. And Meret turned to face him in anticipation of the topic. “It's about a rogue.”

“Rogues… what about them?” Meret asked almost immediately, perplexed.

Then her eyes widened. “Wait—don’t tell me they were the ones behind your kidnap.”

Xavier let out a nervous chuckle. A particular one was behind it, but that was ...