Chapter 75. The Pawn Fall

He sealed it with his insignia, handed it to his trusted sparrow, and sent it into the night sky.

But far across the estate grounds, in her lonely room at the Gamma’s estate, Rina stared at the letter when it arrived. Her heart sank as she read Lucian’s words. Leave? Return to him? Return… where Selena now stood beside him?

A bitter knot twisted in her chest. The image of Lucian and Selena, their closeness, their bond—it haunted her. Her hands trembled. Why should I return only to see what I’ve lost? Why should I go back to see them together?

Her tears welled, but before they could fall, a knock sounded at her door. Quick, sharp. Rina froze. Before she could answer, the door creaked open, and the male spy stepped inside, his eyes glinting with cunning amusement.

“Forgive my intrusion,” he said smoothly, stepping further into the room. “But you seemed troubled. May I help ease that burden?”

Rina stiffened. “You shouldn’t be here. I—I was just about to re