章節 85: Blackmail

After a few hours of visiting with Ayana and Nyla we really needed to get back to the palace in time for dinner. Our absence would be noticed if we missed it two days in a row.

"Al, we need to go," I told him reluctantly as I watched the sun begin to sink in the sky.

Ayana's face fell. "…will you visit us again? I would love to tell you more about the Kanta clan. Anything you want to know. And you have to meet my other children and their families."

Al smiled softly at his aunt. "I can't promise when because it is a bit difficult for us to get away but yes, we'll be back. I want to know everything you can tell me about our homeland and my parents."

This appeased her and she let us go. Al's face hardened the moment we were outside. Here it comes.

"You had already figured it out, didn't you?" he accused. "Who I am."