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When the simple meal ended, people started drifting off to their homes. Luna approached Kai once more, touching his arm lightly with her soft hand. "Kai," she said, her voice warm and low, "come with me for a walk? This place is calm at night, and I'd like to show you something."
A jolt of excitement rushed through him. He glanced to see if the others were watching. Darius merely rolled his eyes. But none objected, they were too drunk to say anything. Deep inside they do not trust her, but Kai felt a deeper trust building in his chest. With a nod, he followed Luna away from the square, guided by the soft glow of fireflies dancing among the hedges.
