A Dream of Hope (6)

"*Huff*... That was so scary."

Ariel was finally at ease now that Suraci had left the room.

"*Huff*...*Huff*... I agree."

Lidae chimed in, his tail as stiff as a stick.

[Haha... Look at these two, were they protecting me?]

"Pfft! You two are finally acting like Knights, well done!"

Berkah patted their backs and grinned.

"... How long will you stay up there?"

Ariel and Lidae were confused by Berkah's question, prompting them to raise their gaze.

"Huh?!"

Their eyes went wide as they beheld Shayara trembling on the ceiling, her claws digging into the insulation.

"When did you get up there?!"

Ariel shouted in disbelief.

"Hahaha!"

Berkah laughed out loud, before the bitter reality of his father's condition dragged him back to reality.

"Hey, you guys..."

"Could you give me some space?"

He turned his pitch black feathered spine and faced his father.