"I should refrain from involvement," Joana replied, gazing down the hallway at Elijah. "This is a matter between two brothers."
However, Lira refused to accept her decision.
"It's not just about them," Lira interjected. "It revolves around you. Elijah's actions stem from his concern for you."
Perhaps Lira was onto something. Joana nervously bit her lip as she observed Elijah storming off down the hallway and disappearing around a corner. Then, with a muttered curse under her breath, she hurriedly pursued him once more.
She finally caught up to him as he ascended the stairs to Erwin's studio. Unwavering, Elijah didn't pause or glance back at her, wholly focused on confronting his brother. Strangely, his display of jealousy ignited a peculiar primal sensation within her.
Feeling a tinge
