Leave everything to me

Kiyome looked at Rhea's arm wrapped around Lathel, and her brows immediately furrowed.

"What I'm about to say isn't suitable for outsiders to hear."

"He isn't an outsider."

Rhea answered without hesitation.

Lathel paused slightly, but Rhea tightened her hold on his arm even more. That domineering posture made it clear that she had no intention of yielding.

Kiyome took a deep breath and forced herself to remain calm.

"Fine. If you want him to hear, then I'll speak plainly."

She stepped closer to the two of them, her sharp gaze fixed on Rhea.

"Do you really intend to protect Lathel?"

"Yes."

"Do you even know what you're doing?"

"I know better than you do."

The cold answer made Kiyome's temple twitch slightly.

She glanced at Lathel, her expression complicated, as though she were looking at a knot that could no longer be untangled.