Chapter 46: Rescuing Treva (2)

Author's note: This is from Seraphina's point of view

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"You want to take my friend with you against her will? On what grounds?", I asked.

"On the grounds that she is a hostile creature. She entered the human realm without authorization and it's on us, creature hunters, to deal with it. Don't try to shield her or you will end up attracting trouble.", Hale said smugly.

Treva's white complexion paled even more. "Serina, I didn't…"

"Shh…", I shushed Treva while gesturing to her to drink tea. "It will warm you up."

I glanced at Clara and Ida who were standing on the side obediently and waiting for my further instructions, and there was an idea brewing in my mind. It was almost ready. Almost. Like a word you want to say and it's on the tip of your tongue, but you can't quite say it.

I turned to Hale. "You said that my friend is a harpy. Do you have any proof?"

His frozen expression answered my question, and I felt my lips lifting into a smile I was unable to suppress.