Chapter 69. Bet with Aamon

The park was suddenly silent as Red and Aamon arrived, and people immediately stepped aside. The situation made Red uncomfortable, though she tried to hide it. She sat down on a bench, and Aamon sat down on the other end.

"How are you?" asked Red.

"Stable."

If it was Red who had a severe and deep wound, the girl might end up in the hospital and be treated for a few days. How could Aamon's injury not hurt at all? Or heal immediately?

"Well, that's good."

"I know I said some nonsense," Aamon got right to the point.

"You must be surprised. I don't want you to get too involved with the Metaphysic, Red."

"Just like they don't want me to get too close to your classification."

Aamon stared at the well; from the side, Red could see the curve of his perfectly set jaw. The young man was like a figure from a fairy tale, a prince hiding his identity. Although Jonah was more suited to the royal family.

Red suddenly wondered why s