Bab 302: What Comes Next?

Lucius and Kalliope looked into each other's eyes for what seemed like an eternity. It seemed as though entire conversations were had in the span of an instant. They leaned into one another once more but pulled apart quickly when the doors to the room were thrown open.

Appearing in the doorway and shouting, "Kalliope!" Jade rushed into the room and dove into the wolf-girl's arms. Tears flowed like a river from her eyes and soft sobs wracked her body as she threatened to squeeze the life out of Kalliope. Though Jade was technically Unranked and Kalliope was an Advance Ranker, the wolf-girl seemed to be struggling against Jade's grip.

Desmond approached slowly from behind with a knowing smile. "Did we interrupt something?"