Raizel's eyes narrowed as he stared at the two people at the door.
A man and a woman stood there, both dressed in the distinctive uniforms of this world's Federation police force.
His heartbeat quickened.
Not now. Not so soon.
He hadn't expected to see them today—not when everything was finally falling into place, and they were just about to move out.
But the officers weren't alone.
Behind them stood his parents, their aged faces marked with deep worry and concern.
Raizel forced himself to stay calm. He took a slow breath, steadying his nerves, trying his best to appear unaffected.
"What? Are we not welcome, little girl?" the female officer asked with a composed smile.
Ruby glanced back at her parents—and seeing their subtle nods, she didn't argue. These were real officers. People you couldn't afford to defy lightly.
Quietly, she stepped aside, allowing them to enter.
