Chapter 108

Shannon's peculiar expression hinted that the mark held some significance. Benjamin's gaze sharpened as it locked onto her firmly. He asked, "What is this mark?" "This…" Shannon composed herself, her face returning to normal as she met Benjamin's gaze. She put on an unfazed expression and explained, "This is a protective mark. It's for safety." She spoke without blushing or stammering. Of course, she had no intention to reveal anything about him being the fiance Thalia picked for her. Benjamin looked at her, and his eyes flickered under the indoor lights. "I see," he responded softly. His tone sounded mellow and pleasant like a cello, and the little lift in his intonation hinted at a deeper meaning. Afraid he would ask further questions, Shannon quickly changed the topic and asked about how Benjamin met her mentor. Benjamin simply said, "When I met her, she claimed to be a visiting guest lecturer at the Seastone School of Mystic Arts." Shannon's eyes flickered as she was eager