Chapter 60
In a simple country house, night had settled over the land, casting everything into darkness. Only the quiet murmur of voices could be heard from inside the hut. In the kitchen, Natasha, Melina, and Yelena were busy with preparations.
Suddenly, Natasha's eyebrows twitched as if sensing something. She glanced out the window. "Leon's here," she said softly.
Melina and Yelena exchanged looks before speaking in unison, "Let's go out and greet him." It was, after all, common courtesy to welcome a guest.
Melina removed her apron, and the three of them, along with Alexei—who was wearing a simple plaid shirt—stepped outside. The night was still and dark, with no sign of anyone on the road ahead.
"Is he black? Cause I can't see him," Alexei said with a grin.
Melina and Yelena looked at Natasha in confusion, but she merely smiled, gesturing with her chin as if to say, "Wait and see."
Melina and the others followed Natasha's gaze. They saw a figure emerge from the darkness, accompanied by subtle ripples in the air as if space itself had shifted. Though the appearance wasn't flashy, it was enough to leave Melina, Yelena, and Alexei in awe.
As Leon came closer, everyone stepped outside the fence to meet him.
Under the moonlight, Leon, wearing a red coat, approached with steady steps. His eyes briefly met Natasha's before turning to the others.