The Night of the Grand Ball

"Is that even a yes?" Razel clarified, even looking me in the eye to see my reaction, not that he wanted to make me feel jealous, but he was a hundred percent curious or confused.

But because my helpless brain has no idea what they were talking about, I simply lifted the tip of my shoulders toward my stepbrother.

"Let me think about it first, Razel," Felise said, her voice sounding unsure and disinterested. "I'm so sleepy. Can I get back to you by tomorrow?"

"But tomorrow night is the day of the Grand Ball." Razel insisted, his tone even sounded forceful.

"You heard her, Razel." I cut in. "Of all the people who must understand her current situation, must be us. She went through a lot earlier." then I shrugged and dragged him out of Felise's apartment.

"But-" he blurted. "Let go of me, Ezra. I am not yet done talking to Felise."

"Let her rest, you moron!" I brotherly exclaimed. "You'll not get your answer if you insist on someone who's not willing to talk ab