Dear Devil
Finn paused mid-sentence as she raised two fingers to her lips, a faintly mocking gesture.
“I had such high expectations,” she said, tilting her head, eyes gleaming with mischief, “After hearing all the rumors about the council head. But seeing you now… all that talk about strength, power, being unbeatable. it’s just that, talk. Dismissing me, knowing I wanted your life, makes it feel like you are merely…scared of me,”
Her smile deepened, sharp as a blade, and Finn’s expression darkened imperceptibly.
“Looks like the legend of the Council Head, the one who intimidates the entire realm, is just hype,” she added, gathering her purse, disappointment faintly lacing her voice. “This revenge…does