"I—"

Mona walked out slowly. Her features were flushed red in embarrassment as she spoke in a barely audible whisper. "I went to see Darryl Darby that night. I wanted to see the Power of Bird Ancestor for myself."

Mona was far from fond of Darryl, but she was a straightforward person and did not want any misunderstandings.

After all, whatever happened that night had been mainly her fault.

Colori Phoenix shook her head. "You're far too young to understand those things, Mona. Of course, you wo