Myths Reawakened

During breakfast, Wayne didn’t see Veronica, and Auston and Silvia had left home early. He asked the servants to send breakfast for one to his mansion before walking around the main house on his own, looking for lost treasure in some hidden corner, but he only saw a bored black cat wandering about haughtily, as if it were patrolling its territory.

Monica!

“Keke.” Wayne knelt and beckoned to the black cat, but it raised its hackles and bolted.

His ambush the last time had severely traumatized it. With the memory still fresh in its mind, it refused to give Wayne a chance to pet it.

Wayne huffed. He asked for a black car to take Kristen back to his residence.

During the drive, he grabbed Kristen’s hand and kissed her on the face when she didn’t expect it, shocking her into pushing him away and sitting upright.

There’s a driver here. Don’t mess around!

Wayne didn’t share the concern. The driver had to be loyal to Auston, and he was hoping to send a message to Auston this way. If Auston said nothing afterward, Wayne would consider that permission. Then, when Veronica demanded an answer, he would say that it was her father’s order to keep the precious divine blood close to him.

In the afternoon, Wayne continued his lesson for Kristen in the study. Typical of a young couple, they held each other whenever there was a chance with bubbling passion, never wasting a second not being in each other’s embrace.

Then, the phone rang. It was the third call Veryl had picked up, having turned away the caller the previous two times. He only remembered now that Master Wayne was home.

The first two calls came from the Church of Moonlight. The High Reverend was looking for her tour guide. Whatever questions she asked, Veryl said that he didn’t have an answer. Then the Ministry of Magic phoned in.

The High Reverend, unable to reach Wayne, had demanded that the Ministry of Magic send him to her.