Chapter 103: Are you Immune?

What caught Violet’s attention most, however, was a small, framed photo on the table, showing a younger Alaric, his white hair less wild but his eyes just as sharp. He looked really cute and it unknowingly brought a smile to her lips.

She continued looking around, acutely aware of the faint hum in the air, a tangible energy that made her hair stand on end. In this place, the air felt alive, as if charged with the unmistakable presence of lightning.

"Well," Alaric asked, "what do you think?"

Violet hesitated, unsure how to put her amazement into words. "It’s... impressive. You... built all this?"

"Most of it," Alaric replied, walking over to the workbench to pick up one of the papers without a purpose.

He was shy, Violet noticed but didn’t say a word. It was kind of cute to be honest. Dealing with Asher’s unsettling energy all day was tiring, hence being with Alaric’s less intimidating energy made it breathable.

He confessed, "This is where I come to think. And work. And get away from people."

"Hmmm," Violet admitted. "I guess I underestimated you."

"Don’t worry, I get that a lot. People look at me, and all they see is the cute nerd."

closer. The air between them

leaning in slightly as if sharing a conspiracy.

in a rambling manner, "Not that it’s a secret or anything, but most people

was not trained, I learnt it all by myself. It took a lot of practice, and sometimes... you need to push the boundaries to truly understand what you’re

her lips. "Okay, that’s a nice

began to tug at the fingers

She

her pulse quickening as she recalled the sheer destructive power he wielded. The air in the room felt heavier, charged with invisible

his

eerie compulsion Asher’s voice carried, Violet found herself rooted to the spot, as if her body refused to disobey. Her breath hitched, and her eyes flicked between his now-exposed

incident over and over again and it doesn’t make sense. But I know what I saw and now, I

hands radiated faint sparks, small tendrils of electricity dancing across his skin. The faint hum of energy grew louder, filling the room. It was mesmerizing and terrifying

her best efforts to remain calm. "What are you doing? I’m not immune

much, just little of my power. I just need to be sure of it. Trust

made it past her lips. Her body refused to budge, and her mind was screaming at her to run. Yet,

audibly now. Violet could feel the static in the air, raising the tiny

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