"You can't be damn serious, right?!!"
The news landed over the group like a bucket of ice-cold water, instantly extinguishing the celebratory sparks that had filled the base. The music seemed to sour, and the vibrant neon lights suddenly felt cold and harsh.
Even the newly joined members, Mond and Ben, felt the sudden shift in the atmosphere. They had been part of the RBM Club for far less time than anyone else, but they had already heard countless stories from Luke and Elena about the legendary bond between John and Cissel.
According to the whispers, the two were a pair of lovers who only lacked a private room and a soundproof bedroom to be considered a couple. To hear that Cissel had casually severed those ties left a deep frown on Mond's face and an immense shock in Ben's heart.
