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Erica:

We got to Dante's office and I was washed over with anxiety. Javier looked at me and his hand brushed against mine.

“Are you alright? You seem tense."

I managed a smile and gave a nod.

“I'm alright. I'm just thinking about yesterday at the hospital. I expect him to be sour towards you.”

Javier chuckled.

“I wouldn't be too worried about that."

I gave a sigh and we went inside. I passed the head of the council and his behind Javier and had him shuffle forward towards the staircase that led upstairs.

“What is…”

“Keep moving," I whispered violently to him.

Javier said nothing and moved forward, shielding me till we were out of sight.

“What is going on?" He finally asked me once we were out of earshot.

I straightened up.

“He's the head of the council. I don't like him very much. He's been trying to push his daughter on to Dante and he thinks that I am responsible for his lack of interest in her.”

Javier's eyes opened wide.

“It seems that there is more drama in here than I thought. T