The Castle's Mysteries
Lucas had no idea what had happened, but his instincts had devoured his reasoning the moment he saw the one person his master cared for stumble unsteadily and began to descend for the floor.
In an uncanny whiff, he sped towards her_ instantly closing the distance between them by one run.
Only until he'd cushioned Rain's falling impact, held back the tray from toppling and pulled her to a stable stand all at once did he realize his grave mistake.
Rain staggered backwards from him, there was deep awe in her gaze which was clawing at him.
He couldn't tell if she was terrified or just surprised.
He saw her cup her palms over her mouth to cover its shocked gape and her eyelids drew apart.
"You-you aren't human!" She declared with surety.
There was certainly no way out for Lucas, it had all been clearly played out in her presence.