A betrayal that cut deeper than any blade

Heading toward the table, she perched herself upon it, adjusting her position so that her neck aligned conveniently with Thunder's eye level, particularly considering the young man's tall height. Sitting there, she silently awaited his assistance, her demeanor composed despite the circumstances.

With her mouth veil's long length, she held onto the end of it, offering Thunder access to clean her wound. As he approached, his proximity to her couldn't prevent the reddening of his cheeks, especially under Shadow's watchful gaze, causing a slight tremble in his hand.

"You're a new member?" Shadow's inquiry prompted Thunder to glance at her, their eyes meeting, intensifying the redness of his cheeks.

"Ah? Uh, yes—I am," he stammered in response.

Observing Thunder's behavior, Scarlet couldn't suppress an eye roll before nudging him aside. "I'll handle it," she asserted.