Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2590

Andrew froze in disbelief. A faint, familiar scent told him exactly who this was: Luna. She suddenly wrapped her arms around him, pressing her lips fiercely against his.

At the same time, she whispered quickly against his ear, "Kiss me. Don't think about anything else, just kiss me."

That instant rush of sweetness set Andrew's heart ablaze. Dropping his greatsword to the side, he pulled Luna close, kissing her deeply and with full focus. However, his hand grew restless, sliding beneath her shirt to stroke her waist, then moving higher until it cupped her chest.

Luna let out a soft sound, half gasp, half moan, as if she wanted to push him away. However, his kiss grew even hungrier.

Andrew's heart swelled with heat and disbelief.

Was Luna actually turned on? A woman being this forward was rare, and he could not deny how much he enjoyed it.

Yet outside the window, bathed in moonlight, a dark shadow appeared: Alfredo. He stood silently at the doorway, holding a torchlight in his hand, his expression cold as he watched the two entangle inside. He stayed there for several long minutes before quietly disappearing into the night.

The moment he left, Luna pushed Andrew away. Her face flushed red with both anger and shame as she started straightening her clothes.

Andrew looked confused. "Wait, what's this? You're suddenly backing out?"

Luna's face paled before she hissed, "That was just an act. Alfredo was on your rooftop. I think he was spying on you."

Cold sweat instantly drenched Andrew's back.

Luna continued, "I was afraid something might happen, so I ran in and pretended to be… intimate with you. I didn't expect you to take it so seriously."

Luna drew in a sharp breath. "I've read about this sword in the military archives. Andrew, that was reckless... Insanely reckless! You have no idea what you're dealing with. This sword is cursed."

Andrew blinked. "Cursed?"

Before he could ask more, dawn broke outside.

Footsteps approached, and someone called out, "Ms. Lloyd, this way, please. Mr. Topsfield Senior is already waiting for you at the Oathblade Platform."

Andrew stiffened. Today was the day Alfredo and Sheena would fight; it came faster than he expected.

Luna said urgently, "Andrew, you need to get rid of that sword. It has a mind of its own and calls to those hungry for power and blood. Alfredo is the perfect target for it, and as long as you're carrying it, you're basically a baby walking through a market with a bag of gold. Alfredo is not someone you can take on right now."