Chapter 18

"Lord Bernie’s son is expecting me." Pearl’s chin tipped up a little higher, and the two men passed a quiet look between them. "OK, I’ll wait. No rush, boys!" She added a casual smile, her arms folding, making the chains clink against each other. She held a stance of assured carelessness.

One of the guards backed away slowly. The man before Pearl was tense. Wide shoulders so stiff she couldn't help but cough aggressively to see how fast he'd react. Very fast in case someone was wondering. She had to pull back as the tip of his blade swang up to her, apparently assaulting cough.

"Goddess name, dear! Calm down. Just the cold, not magic…"

And that was how they were standing as Alec, handsome-neon-haired Lord Bernie’s son, sauntered out. His hands were in his pockets, and there was a look of amusement in his eyes that made them shine like emeralds. Well, Pearl couldn't deny the man was beautiful, even his hair seemed to float and glide. Such a beautiful male alchemist. She th