Raegar stood frozen, stunned by Yuki's confession, her sweet smile melted his shock into something warmer as she spoke cheerfully. ''Yes, I have feelings for you. I'd like to see where things go when you come of age, just under a year now that you're sixteen.''
His heart pounded, words forming on his tongue, but before he could respond, the cat woman pressed on. ''Now show me your face and let me prove you wrong.''
Afterward, he slowly peeled off the mask, the cool air grazing his exposed skin as he turned. Yuki caught sight of the scars, and she lunged forward, cradling his face in her hands, her voice trembling with concern. ''What happened to you? Who did this, young master?''
Raegar froze, startled by her touch as she gently traced the scar running down the side of his face. He shook his head and revealed. ''Months ago, I joined a Strike Squad. We were dispatched to a dungeon and faced a Devil Lord. I killed it, but not before it left its mark on me.''
