Chapter 20: Lady

Steve couldn’t differentiate Master’s complicated feelings towards the girl. Did he hate her or did he… Master was not someone who hid his feelings normally–if he did have feelings in the first place. He admired him for many things, including his void of emotions. When it came to her though, he could be so moody. He ran away out of fear but not of her. Master could be merciless, everyone knew that.

Since she was a hunter, she was no stranger to getting her hands dirty. She would try to kill the old bitch after he left. Something sharp nicked at his bare feet. That didn’t hurt him, just a simple knowing. A broken ceramic it was. He was on the highway.

An express coach drove down the intersection. Passengers inside, pumping up with red blood. He imagined. The bus wouldn’t stop; it had already passed him by. He gazed at the horizon. He knew he was going to be summoned soon. He’d have to meet him. He wanted to.

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Her green eyes reflected in the sheen of the blade as she swung her ka