Chapter 22

As I closed the door behind me, a sense of finality settled in the air. The room seemed to hold its breath, as if aware of the delicate balance upon which our conversation teetered. I walked a few steps forward, maintaining a respectful distance as a silent acknowledgment of the boundaries that existed between us.

Luna Blanca's grey eyes held mine, her small smile conveying an understanding that went beyond mere words. "Guard 12," she addressed me again, her voice like a velvety caress that seemed to wrap around the air between us. The air was charged with an unspoken familiarity, a sense that our roles in this encounter might not be as clear-cut as they seemed.

Her command to come in held a sense of invitation, one I didn't hesitate to accept. I moved closer, mindful of the unspoken dynamics at play. The room's dim lighting played with shadows, casting an almost surreal aura over the scene.

"Why are you behaving a bit weird today?" Her question caught me off guard, and I fought to ma