Chapter 93

Two hours later

Pearl wondered what the fuck this was all about...One moment I was trying my best not to get recognized by the man I hated so much—now here he is in my cabin.

Asshole!

Kain sits on my kitchen table, his long legs nearly touching the floor as he lazily discusses the details with Finn, Vergel, and Ethan.

And I’m left forgotten as I listen intently. I’m all but taking notes about what they’re saying, and no one seems to think to filter themselves in front of me.

"Almera is adamant that the female alchemist is in this area," Ethan said.

"Are you sure she knew about the princess?" Kain asked as he surveyed the cabin.

"Yes, Almera says the female alchemist was chased out of the town east of here for accidentally setting fire to a crop field when they tried to burn her at the stake. People were irritated because she refused to accept her punishment."Kain almost smirks, and his eyes lock with mine as I smile a cocky,