Hundred and Fifty-three

Blaze wandered around the De Luca Villa, uncertain of what to do.

He had left the dungeon earlier, and the conversation with Sandro still weighed on his mind. Not only did Sandro want Arabella back in the villa, but he also aimed to use her presence as leverage to lessen Blaze's intended punishment.

However, Blaze harbored doubts about Sandro's sincerity. He suspected that even if Arabella returned, Sandro would still inflict severe punishment upon him. He sighed, torn between his desire to seek answers from Arabella and his wish to keep her safe. He believed she might be in Thalia's residence or even in his house.

Nevertheless, the danger loomed whether he visited her or not. Her whereabouts were known, and it was only a matter of time before Sandro dispatched one of his Eta to retrieve her.

"Did you see my sister?" Blaze turned abruptly, finding Annalise standing before the grand gate.

"You shouldn't be out here. It's quite late, and people might get the wrong idea if they see us to