"Athene said… I am meant to grow old. And when the time comes… he will take me back... For his ritual."
"..."
"...?"
Wang Xiao's eye twitched violently.
'Athene… what nonsense did she feed this girl?'
Now he genuinely wanted to drag Athene back and beat clarity into her for spreading lies.
Ning Xue misread his expression.
"…Are you upset because you think you will die because of me?" Her voice was soft, strangely considerate.
He sighed. "I drugged you. How is it because of you?"
"That is true, You are… a manipulative man. But I will die as well, so it is fine. I won't try to kill you anymore, if we both die, it is… even."
She exhaled slowly. "But Vel… she adores you deeply. She will grieve."
Wang Xiao didn't reply immediately. He simply let out a quiet sigh. "You're too quick to assume. Did you ever ask him if he intends to kill you in that ritual of his?"
"…" A shadow crossed Ning Xue's face. "I… have never met him."
