Outside the room, Luna's voice carried through the hallway.
"Just drop it, Leo. It's not worth pushing her now."
There was a soft thud—someone leaning against the wall. Leo's voice followed, more tired than angry this time.
"Maybe you're right. Maybe it's better if Nero doesn't show up. Hunters get careless when he's around. They start thinking they can't lose."
A long silence.
Back in her room, Nina sat up straighter.
Her Patron spoke again, gentler this time.
[That's what you wanted, right? To be left alone?]
She didn't answer.
Then Leo's voice, muffled but clear, cut through.
"Actually, yeah. You know what? I take it back. It's better if she doesn't show up. She'll just ruin it for us anyway."
Nina's heart gave a small jolt. Her expression didn't change, but something in her chest curled in on itself.
"Wow. Nice"
She said under her breath. "
She wasn't sure if she meant Leo or herself.
Her Patron sighed.
