Chapter 2268

"Once you return to Xancent, you can reach out to me if you need anything." Since Draco had made the transition easy, Perseus felt obliged to offer his gratitude. Draco nodded. "Alright." Alex turned to Perseus. "Now that everything's settled, I'll take my leave. The less attention I draw, the better. Be careful." Then, he left. As soon as he was gone, Lavender stormed up to Perseus, her expression dark. "Are you insane? That man just handed you a death sentence. Even if you're desperate to die, can't you at least pick a better time? Do you think you'll come back alive from Paradise Isle?" Perseus waved her off, calm and unshaken. "Some things need to be done, no matter the cost. You know more than you let on, yet you refuse to tell me. What choice do I have but to find my own answers? At the very least, we now have a path forward. It's the only shot we've got." Lavender bit her lip, her glare sharpening. "Have I ever done anything to hurt you?" "That's not the point." Perse