Chapter 24: Hunt

"Come with us tomorrow. Please, malysh?" Valerian's voice was softer this time, almost coaxing, compared to his usual composed demeanor. Noelle hadn't expected such a plea from him, nor the hopeful way Alexei was looking at her with his wide, expectant eyes which made it harder for her to refuse.

"Uh... I have work, so I can't—"

"Of course, she'll go!" Evelyn suddenly cut in, her voice cheerful as she placed a firm hand on Noelle's shoulder. In her other ...