Seen How the Sun Dips Over the Lionheart Kingdom
Anna paused mid-step, her hand frozen in the air, a furrow creasing her brow. Confusion flickered across her face as she blinked at Victor. "You mean… you don't know?"
Victor scratched the back of his neck, half-laughing, half-awkward, the unease curling in his stomach. "Uh… no, actually."
Her lips parted slightly, eyes widening. Anna's jaw tensed as the realization struck her—she had completely forgotten to explain why he had been invited. Her hand fell to her side, and a small sigh escaped her lips. "Victor… today, the Suncrest family is celebrating their family head's birthday. They insisted you attend the celebration—you were personally invited."
Victor's head tilted slightly, processing. "Ah… I see." He nodded once, briskly, trying to mask the sudden weight that settled over his chest.
