Crystal's POV:

"Okay." I struggled to come up with a satisfactory response to Rufus. This was the best and only option left.

Again, Rufus stroked my hair tenderly and murmured, "Don't think too much. Go back and have a rest. Wait for my news."

I nodded mechanically. My mind was a mess now, so I agreed and went back to my place.

Looking around at the empty palace, I felt a pang of agitation. I lay on the bed numbly and gazed out the window at the moonlight. I didn't know what Arron was going through now.

I couldn't rest easy for more than a few seconds thinking that Arron could be in an unfamiliar place and in danger.

Last night went off without a hitch. Why would anyone want to hurt a good boy like Arron? My eyes became heavier, and I could feel my tears about to well up.

While I lay in bed, thinking about how much energy I'd need to go looking for Arron tomorrow, I finally succumbed to closing my eyes.

But seconds later, I opened them again and took a few deep breaths.

could see was blood everywhere.

Arron

a hurry and knelt down in front of the window, praying to

Goddess, please protect Arron

I lowered my

me to pray to the Moon Goddess so fervently. If I prayed to her, it meant

illusion. For some reason, whenever I finished praying, everything felt lighter. My only

filled

However, at the

a lot and comforted Yana, "I can't fall asleep now. So I've decided to wait for Rufus' news. Don't worry. I can hold

on the bed and started

is just a kid. Who do you

long silence, Yana said, "Crystal, every plan is motivated by some sort of

formed on

everything that had happen after arrived at the imperial palace, trying to

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