บท 97: Lost fawn

''And why do you want to know more about me?" Aleister dropped his hand before he laid back on the bed with his forehead propped on his fist. That same question again.

''I am curious…'' she stopped speaking as she was reminded of the last time when she said this. He told her that he will tell her that when it is more than just curiosity. Esme stood up from the bed under his burning gaze, ''I will get some fresh air in the garden,'' she smoothened the creases on her gown.

Aleister glanced at her back as she ran like she was being chased by monsters. The corner of his lips tugged up briefly before his eyes darkened at the reminder of her words.

'Fins, scales… tail'

That's what she mentioned.

…

Esme stayed in the garden for a long time. She glanced at the dark sky as the birds returned to their homes.

Earlier, she was flustered so she ran away from Aleister. But now she wondered why was she flustered?