Chapter 16

"What does he mean? Mira?" Josh was the first to speak, a frown marred his forehead. He was ready to get up and snatch Jaron's collar if not for Arlan grabbing the edge of his clothes at the last moment.

Mira took a deep breath. She had been acting a bit agitated these two days that she couldn't find it in herself to calm down. Now, it wasn't the right time to panic.

"What do you mean?" Mira asked him back, her eyes as sharp as a blade directed to Jaron. Her hand squeezed Azarias's. She knew that he was also agitated somehow.

"I need to talk to you alone." Instead of answering, Jaron looked at her with an unwavering gaze.

Mira scowled inwardly. Now, you finally have common sense? He should've done that in the first place.

"No," Mira said bluntly. "I don't know what you mean by mentioning him and referring me in the same sentence. I don't know and I don't care about him."

Jaron was about to grab Mira's hand, but he was slapped away by A