Chapter 66

Flora's excited sprint towards where Roman stood came to an abrupt halt as a man swiftly grabbed her tiny arm, disrupting her joyous pursuit. A disappointed whine escaped her, but Roman, with his back turned, remained oblivious to the unfolding drama. The man who had intercepted Flora wore an expression of stern disapproval.

"You shouldn't be here," the man scolded, noting that the floor had been