Chapter 86

"That's right. Ana already agreed to form a contract with me," Finlay grinned, flashing a row of perfectly white teeth that annoyed Scott to no end. Scott turned to look at Analise. Analise nodded slightly, making no attempt to deny the matter. Scott had thought Finlay just held a slightly higher place in Analise's heart. He hadn't expected them to have come this far already. "What about me? Can I form a bond with you as well?" Scott's voice was quiet, tinged with bitterness. "Didn't you say you'd be busy for some time once you're back at the Stormclaw Alliance?" Analise didn't reject him, but she didn't give him a clear answer either. "Well… Yes." Scott nodded. With the subject changed so quickly, his confidence faltered again. He didn't bring up the topic about forming a contract again and instead made up an excuse to head to the front cabin. But deep down, he was already sulking. After he left, Analise raised an eyebrow at Finlay. "You did that on purpose, didn't you?" "No