Chapter 107: One Drink, One Secret

As Nikolai carefully draped his cloak over a cushion by the fireplace, Ophelia sank onto the bed with a sigh. Her mind was a whirl of thoughts, and Nikolai’s intense gaze did little to ease her discomfort. His hands rested in his pockets, and his eyes, sharp and piercing, were fixed on her. “FireStorm,” he began softly, “are you…” Before he could finish, Ophelia cut him off with a direct question. “When did you discover that I was the target?” Nikolai looked taken aback by her sudden interrogation. “Right after we arrived at the frozen pond,” he replied after a brief pause. “Why didn’t you tell me?” Her voice was edged with frustration. “I needed to be certain,” Nikolai explained. “I waited for them to make a move. Until the arrow was fired, I wasn’t sure if you or I was their target.” Ophelia swallowed hard, wrapping her arms around herself. “Do you have any idea who’s behind this?” “A fire dragon,” Nikolai answered nonchalantly as he moved closer to her. Ophelia pressed her l