“Uh, but how did she get in here? She was definitely just a low-level dream demon a little while ago.”
“She must’ve devoured about ten demons in the meantime.”
The simmering jealousy and envy quickly fizzled out like bubbles.
Not only was her beauty overwhelming, but her presumed prowess in nocturnal stamina—a prized virtue among dream demons—was so exceptional that no one dared to challenge her. Reluctantly acknowledging their defeat, the dream demons tearfully parted to make way as Ailette approached Reed.
“You looked bored, so I came to get you.”
“Of course.”
A smile spread across the handsome man’s face.
“Only you can save me.”
Every fleeting moment carried an almost excessive weight of meaning. But it couldn’t be helped—it was genuine.
Reed took Ailette’s hand and rose to his feet.
As the banquet hall demanded, he had chosen one companion. Yet,…