Ray smiled faintly and happened to turn around at just the right moment.

Desmond startled, and every ounce of his nerve evaporated on the spot. He hurried to offer up the blade instead. "This is my family's heirloom dagger. I wanted to present it to you as a gift, My Lord."

"Hm." Ray took the dagger, a faint, knowing smile on his face.

Thoroughly spooked, Desmond quickly made an excuse and left.

Ray couldn't help but laugh out loud once he was gone.

Next up should be Selene's entrance.

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