Meredith.
For almost a whole minute, Wanda couldn’t say a word.
I felt her shame and sympathised with her.
But this finally had me understanding that Draven and Dennis were the same. There was no difference between the two brothers.
They both had sharp tongues that could slice their enemies without mercy.
This serves Wanda right. The woman had no respect for herself and had to be constantly ridiculed before her brain could return.
"I think you’re thinking too much," Wanda said, wrapping her arms around herself. "Draven is my best friend."
There was a little edge in her tone at the emphasis she laid. She had just denied Draven, the same man whom she had confidently proclaimed on our wedding day, belonged to her.
I laughed inwardly, watching the whole thing unfold.
This is one of the times I wish I had my phone on me, so I could record this confession as a keepsake. I guessed that Wanda would someday proclaim Draven to be her man.
And I needed this evidence to shut her up.
Ultimately, this highlights a crucial point. Since Wanda can not publicly admit before others that she romantically loved Draven, it just means she was doing something wrong.
She was guilty.
"I really do hope I’m thinking too much," Dennis said, finally taking his gaze off her.
Awkwardness hung in the air like a rope. No one said anything immediately after Dennis’s last words.
Fortunately, Levi was just as uncomfortable as me. And decided to break the ice.
"Luna Meredith, it’s a pleasure to finally meet you," Levi said to me, and stuck out his hand the Duskmoor way.
I didn’t know what to do with it, more like I wasn’t sure if I should respond in the same manner or leave his hand hanging.
Disrespecting someone who hasn’t stepped on my foot wasn’t a part of my policy, so I took his hand with just the tip of my fingers.
We shook hands lightly for just two seconds before I retracted my hand.
With Dennis by my side, I believed he would stop me if I were about to make a mistake.
"The pleasure is mine," I responded to Levi with a neutral look on my face. I could still feel the calluses on his palm.
It was big and rough, which had me thinking he wielded a sword frequently or held weapons often.
But Draven’s hands weren’t rough like Levi’s, and I had enjoyed his touches and caresses when we had sex.
Wait! What am I thinking?
As I pulled out of my thoughts, I saw Wanda gnash her teeth out of the corner of my eye, and immediately turned to Dennis.
He looked at me, and then at Levi, who also shared a glance with him. I think one of them said something about me while I was deep in thought.
I didn’t catch on, unfortunately, but I did get to pay attention as Dennis continued the introduction.
"Levi is Wanda’s older brother. We practically grew up together at some point in our lives. And currently, he’s one of our race’s finest warriors ever produced."
Now, I know why Levi’s hands are rough and why he looks so intimidating. His body was built for war indeed.
My second theory earned me a shush from Dennis. He touched my shoulder to get my attention before putting a finger to his lips.
Interesting.
~**Third Person**~
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