567 Desperately* (1/2)

Alex was already waiting in their rendezvous when the trio arrived. Humans were familiar with witches, but they were not aware of the existence of silver-haired ones. The vampires did not see any reason to educate them about the witches, so the humans only knew that witches exist, and they often disguise themselves as humans to blend in.

As expected, Alicia and Zeres had caught all eyes and caused a little commotion as they entered the bar. Their eyes and hair just wouldn't help them keep a low profile. The humans couldn't help but gasp and gape at their unusual appearance. Thankfully, none of them dared to approach the two witches.

The bar was clean, spacious, and harmonious. A woman was singing a chill and mellow song on the stage.

As soon as the four sat around a table near the glass wall overlooking a cityscape, Abi and Alicia dominated the chat while the two men quietly drank their alcohol. Abi hadn't had a fun chit-chat with her female friends for a while, so she didn't want to waste a moment talking about all sorts of topics with Alicia. Abi knew they would soon leave the kingdom and go back to her country the next day once Alex's business with Zeke was over.

”How about you two get your own table so you can have your manly talk?” Abi suggested after a long while, causing Alex to lift his brow at her. ”We'd feel bad if you two just sit there and listen to us. Our girls' talk will not end any time soon, you know?”

As if Abi and Alex had exchanged words through their eyes, Alex nodded and rose.

”Your wish is my command, my wife.” Alex winked at her, causing Abi to blush before he faced Zeres slightly. ”Let's go, Zeres.” He told him, and the silver-haired man glanced at Alicia before he too rose and followed Alex quietly.

Alex led him to a table where they could watch over the two girls who had already resumed their chat.

”So? How's everything?” Alex asked as he brought the glass to his lips. His gaze intent as he surveyed Zeres.

”Not bad.” That was all Zeres replied before he gulped the alcohol in his glass.

”You looked like you're dying with boredom, though.”

”I don't think so. Did you forget watching over a witch queen had been my job since I was born?”

Zeres' response was a soft sigh. He placed his glass on the table and stared at the moving liquid. ”I know,” he said simply. Alex narrowed his eyes, then leaned back as he regarded the other man with another expert assessment.

”I don't remember you being this quiet. You're a bloody annoying creature back then.” Alex rubbed her chin with his fingers, looking as though he was considering how best to provoke him.

But there was no response from Zeres. Not even a glance.

”You, when did you even learn how to ignore people?”