Chapter 268: Nothing In His Eyes
The envelope was thick and heavy, sealed with wax embossed with an intricate sigil, the golden colours made things obvious, the unmistakable mark of the Holy Temple. Adeline eyed it warily, already sensing the divine energy laced into the parchment. She had seen this before.
Edward.
Her fingers hesitated for only a moment before she broke the seal and unfolded the letter inside. His familiar handwriting greeted her, sharp and elegant, with just the right amount of disdain woven between the lines.
She sighed. She should have known.
It must be so exciting to hear from me again, though I imagine you must also be dreading it. But really, what would you do without me? Life must be terribly dull in that precious estate of yours.
I’ll spare you the small talk because I know you must be shaking in anticipation. I’m following up on that lead. Yes, that one. The one you’ve been praying over so desperately. I must say, it is charming how you cling to hope. Truly, it is almost inspiring. Almost.
Just follow my lead, little Saintess.
Burn Away.
"Burn Away?" Adeline read that line out loud because she was confused as to what he meant.
Adeline barely had time to let out a huff of irritation before the letter ignited in her hands. Was she even surprised at this point?
Bright golden flames consumed the parchment instantly, curling around her fingers, licking at her skin. For anyone else, the fire would have been a death sentence, a punishment for simply existing.