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Yuna twirled the small tassel Alaric had given her between her fingers—a jade bead pendant with an inscription carved into it.
He had vaguely explained that it represented some sort of title—something that would protect her and grant her the authority to visit his mother.
Yuna simply assumed it was a seal confirming the contract between the royal family and herself regarding the potion.
When she returned home, it was already afternoon.
Austin was standing outside the house, waiting.
He looked like he had been there for quite a while, like a golden retriever patiently waiting for its master to return.
Yuna blinked.
…Why did that comparison come so naturally to her mind?
Must be the golden locks of his hair.
"You're back."
Yuna smiled lightly.
Well… his behavior was kind of cute.
Waiting for her like this.
Just like the dog she once had in her previous life.
