[Bonus chapter] Dinner (3)

In the silence, the sound of solid footsteps sounded out.

Then a calm voice said, "What's all the fuss about? I thought this was a dinner among friends."

Tap. Tap. Tap.

As she heard the familiar voice and the steps got closer and closer, Celeste found herself smiling softly.

Then Richard appeared. He was dressed simply in a long-sleeved black turtleneck that outlined his defined upper body, black pants that highlighted his long legs, and steel-toed black boots. On his chest hung a platinum necklace with dog tags. His hair hung in his face, perfectly highlighting his sharp jawline, angular features, and gray eyes narrowed in a frown.

With both hands in his pocket, he gave off a lazy yet confident air as he approached the group. As he got closer, he locked eyes with Celeste, looking her over with a protective gaze before glancing a Titania and then back to her with his brows arched in question.