Chapter 157- A curious conversation

The evening air was cool and peaceful, the garden lit by soft lanterns that cast a warm glow over the neatly trimmed bushes and colorful flowers. Luna followed Raphael as he walked ahead, his hands in his pockets. She felt nervous, unsure of why he had asked her to come with him.

“Is something wrong, sir?” Luna asked softly, her voice breaking the quiet.

Raphael glanced back at her and smiled, shaking his head. “No, nothing is wrong,” he said. “I ...