Chapter 242: 242. Mauve Intrudes

"Aaahh!" Mauve yelled as the door opened in her face. She reflectively took a step back, grabbing her dress.

"What are you doing here?" Jael asked darkly. His blue eyes gleamed in the dimly lit hallway.

"I…" Mauve started to say and the rest of her words dried out. Why did he sound so angry?

"Don't stutter," he said but his voice sounded softer.

"I-I can't exactly speak if you're glaring at me like that." She pouted, looking down at her feet. She grabbed the hem of her dress and squeezed.

"I am not… What do you want? I am a bit busy."

"I figured that's why I was hesitant about coming in. I will come back later." The words were barely out of her lips when she spun on her heel to flee.

"No," sternly. "Stay."

Mauve stopped, she turned with just her head. "Aren't you busy?" She asked with a puzzled expression.

"Come with me." Speaking the words, he stretched out his hand and grabbed her wrist.