Luca’s heart nearly stopped. "That’s Alan," he whispered, as if stating the obvious.
Blaze’s face hardened as Alan stepped into the room, his arms crossed, a twisted smile on his face.
"I have to say, Blaze," Alan started, his voice dripping with sarcasm, "breaking into my house? Bold move. Didn’t think you had it in you."
Luca, who had been buzzing with excitement earlier, was now pale, glancing between Blaze and Alan. "Uh, Blaze, we should go. Like, right now."
Blaze stood his ground, his jaw clenched. "We know what you’ve been doing, Alan."
Alan raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And what exactly have I been ‘doing’? Enlighten me."
Blaze’s voice was cold. "Trying destroy Seraphina. And now, I have proof."
Alan’s smile faltered for a split second, but he quickly recovered, laughing softly. "
