Chapter 37: Havenish Tube
"You... you like me because I’m weak and reckless?" Lethia blurted, narrowing her eyes at Renar.
Renar frowned, catching a flicker of irritation across Lethia’s face. "Why’d you leave the bravery part out?"
"So it is true, then. You didn’t even deny it."
"Do you have to twist it like that?"
Lethia turned her gaze toward the window, her brows furrowed. She was speechless, because deep down, she knew she’d only snapped because she got flattered.
If the moment had been different, she might’ve giggled like some lovesick teenager.
But with the fox’s sultry mission weighing over her, with her goal to take Varrel down and reclaim her ranch, this was no time for soft, swoon-worthy moments.
"Forget it. I just wanted to know your answer. Thanks for telling me." Her voice softened. She had no intention of starting a fight with Renar right now.
Right... before that damned revelation about needing two beads to be ignited, she was genuinely curious why Renar liked her. She’d even considered making a little room in her heart for him.
But now? What was the point?
Soon enough she might end up making out with another beast once she’s done with him, and that would definitely make Renar hate her. She needed to shut her feelings down now and focus on the mission.