Not an Unprepared Boss Fight 

Villain Ch 1246. Not an Unprepared Boss Fight 

"I mean it," Allen continued, his gaze steady but not overwhelming. "I planned this to give you a proper date. To cheer you up. So don't overthink it, alright?"

Her chest tightened, and she bit her lip, nodding slowly. "Alright," she managed to say, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Good," Allen said, leaning back with a satisfied smirk. "Now stop looking like I've thrown you into a boss fight unprepared."

Zoe couldn't help but laugh at that, the tension in her chest loosening. "Well, it felt like one," she admitted, finally meeting his eyes again.

"Not my fault you're dramatic," Allen teased, picking up his drink and taking a sip.