Duis and Brodie approached me as I finished my meal, their expressions a mix of curiosity and suspicion.
Brodie was the first to speak. "After the attack on the academy, what happened back there? You were right behind us, and then—poof—you vanished. And right after that, the Crimson Reaper showed up. If it weren't for the fact that you're human, I'd almost believe you're him."
He crossed his arms, his sharp gaze locking on me. "Though… you did defeat both of us in a sparring match. And we're vampires."
Duis leaned in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. "Honestly, I'm starting to think... maybe, just maybe, you might be the Crimson Reaper."
His words lingered in the air, heavy with unspoken questions. Then he pulled back, shaking his head. "But nah, that's impossible... right?"
