Chapter 417. Casino Night

Lexcis Aeden Revia

"I have a bad feeling about this, Chantel."

"Oh. You weren't kidding?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

"No," she replied, her tone serious.

She lets out a fake breath of relief, "Okay, we'll stay. I can think of plenty of things that are certainly more fun than losing money."

That she meant. But she wants to go. Desperately want to go. Just like Zave, Chantel too wants a distraction. She craves it.

"Alright," I sighed. "We'll go. But promise not to leave my side, okay? And if you do, stay with someone else. Don't stay alone. Not even for a second."

"You're kinda making it sound like I'm a dog, but then again I'm finding this endearing?" She frowned, her expression a mix of confusion and amusement.

"Chantel," I said urgently, giving her a meaningful look that mirrored my concern.

"I promise, angel