The best move*

Zeres' gaze sharpened for a moment, and his jaw had contracted. He stood entirely still, saying nothing, as he continued staring back at her.

But Alicia persisted and refused to give in. She waited for his response with her earnest and fierce eyes. Eyes that were screaming her refusal to accept his silence as an answer to her question.

Realizing that Alicia was more than determined to hear his answer, Zeres's gaze eventually softened. To him, this witch queen was really hard to deal with, and her intensity was actually troubling him. He could not resist her probing and stubborn gazes.

"Sigh… listen to me, queen." Zeres finally started. "I believe it's better if you won't be involved with this. I don't want you to –"