While that was happening, Fausto was in a room and he thought how bad can this be. He was now in the lion's den and was in a place filled with Diviners. Many he knew would prove difficult to deal with. Because of Faust, he couldn’t leave as he knew it was too late. Worse, having to witness Faust be assertive towards Karma put him in a tough bind. He really didn’t want to be in romantic situations as it would cause problems. After all, if Faust is in a relationship, it will always involve him regardless.

  “Why!!!!! Why!! Did you have to do that?!!” Fausto said to Faust. But Faust pretended to sleep as he ignored it. But even while pretending he couldn’t help but smile. “Hey I know you can hear me!!!” Fausto tried to say. But still why did something happen like that? In fact, why did he get them involved in such a situation? “Haaaa..” Ignoring that for now as Faust continued to not respond. Now looking around, he saw that there were cameras everywhere, along with four spies, who were living in the place nearby. Because of the night, he could tell those four were watching from the cameras. They even had some cameras in the restroom. Privacy much. Seeing that Fausto, wanting his identity safe, decided to do something. Though it sounds stupid to use his power for it, Fausto then uses his shadows. In one fell swoop he instantly shut all the cameras down.

  “I can’t see the cameras anymore!!” Julius said as he was trying to reconnect to all of them with no avail.

  “What!!”

  “Well get it back on!!” Noah yelled as he looked at the screens. The three guys were struggling to get the cameras on.

  “Ughh men..” Angela said as she was sitting while doing her facial. She really could care less about the job. Thinking the surveillance against Leonora was inappropriate, she felt that it was best that these cameras didn’t work at all. Though she cares about the order, she values a woman's privacy.

  Feeling relieved, Fausto then walked out of the room as he felt rather relaxed. That was until the door started to open. He tried to exit but in panic, he went into the shadows.

  “Ah hey let me get changed. I don't know about you but I'm sweaty in this!!” Hearing that Fausto definitely heard something familiar….. It was Leonora!!! Opening the lights, the shadow was quickly fading, so he went to another connecting room. But as she opened the lights, she headed to Fausto. Fausto kept retreating as she kept going closer. Hiding within the shadows, he kept backing not knowing what room he was in. Even with his ability to feel everything he didn’t realise as he was trying his best to get away. He didn’t realise it, but this room was rather big. But when the room was lit he realised he was in for some trouble.

  “Ahh..my wonderful closet!!! I wonder what I’m going to wear today!!” Leonora said as she was TAKING HER CLOTHES OFF!!!

  “Oh wow and you call me aggressive. You are peeping.” Faust said as he was shaking his head in disappointment.

  “How was I supposed to know!!! I didn’t know this was her room?” Panicking, this was the first time Fausto reacted this way. Through all his time in trauma cases, nothing could prepare him for this.

  “Well, you better hope she doesn't do anything mature because instead of me getting us in trouble, you are getting us in trouble,” Faust said as he was pretending to close his eyes but he kept looking as it was fun to enjoy what was happening. Fausto was in panic but in a way, he was relieved as he was in the shadows. there was no way she would know.

  “Just go change and leave!!!” Fausto impatiently said to himself. Thankfully, he was a shadow dweller so there was no way she could tell he was inside here.

  “Is someone there?” Fausto immediately shut his mouth. But wait a moment that can possibly happen. He is in the shadows. But looking at her, who was wearing nothing but her undergarments, was heading towards him. Fausto was really losing his mind as he was looking at her, as she was showing her beautiful skin that looked so smooth, as though he was seeing marble. He was trying his best to not lose focus as he needed to stay in the shadows. But for some reason…he lost focus as..

  “Ehhh…” Faust and Fausto were both surprised as to what happened. He was forced out of his shadow as she came close. But that just made it awkward when she pulled the clothes apart.

  “Hmmm…..” Leonora tilted her head. As she didn’t seem to care at all about her being almost naked. She was in full view yet felt no embarrassment. Looking at him in confusion, Leonora just tilted her head as she moved her head closer. “What are you doing in my closet??”

  “Uhm I..I…” Fausto was trying to find some reason as he couldn’t come up with any… Her getting closer, something felt hot inside Fausto as he never felt this well…. uneasy. Especially with women and her parts as….Fausto realise that she has quite the body. Gulping, it seems like Fausto was, for the first time, actually nervous. Thankfully, Leonora was thinking for him.

  “Oh I know you were thinking about doing some nightly check-up up right?” Leonora then dragged him out, giving a rather interesting reason. For a guy to be hiding in a closet to do her examination made no sense. Then again, Fausto has always thought that Leonora had a different view of the world compared to others. Especially with no one ever wanting to date her. She seems to never think people are attracted to her at all. Faust on the other hand, felt like Leonora said that on purpose just to give face to Fausto, which she respected. Both were wrong, though, as Leonora seemed to have her own plans.

  Taken from Royal Road, this narrative should be reported if found on Amazon.

  “Wa..wait..” Dragging him out to a chair, Leonora then sat as she closed her eyes.

  “Well, whenever you are ready?”

  “Yeah, whenever you are ready?” Faust jokes. Fausto was nervous as this woman has no shame, more like shameless. She acted like a man who was taking his shirt off to show off to her women but reversed. But still, Fausto then checked her pulse while thinking might as well get this over with.

  Looking into her body, it looked as though it was fine to be frank. Things are starting to get better. In fact, with the necklace that she wore, her body seemed like it was controlling any problems by itself for now. Fausto using his ability, was searching the entire country for hidden artifacts. Scavenging around, he tried to search as fast as he could to see anything that could help Leonora. Taking an entire night, he thought he wasn’t going to find it. However, it wasn't until he chanced upon a beautiful jewelry that he found out of nowhere. After checking it with Faust, they knew it would benefit Leonora as it would be the starting point to her journey. It worked as it kept her body in check. But what was strange was how she was able to detect him. First time someone was able to force him out without using light.

  “Faust, were you able to do such a thing??”

  “…..I’m not sure to be honest. It could be?? But I never seem to be able to do it unconsciously?” Faust said as he was wondering about that. “I need to test that.”

  “Well, find out!!!!!” Fausto urgently said to him as this was already the first for everything. Looking at Leonora was like looking at the tip of the iceberg. There was just so much of her that was untapped. He then focused harder to see if there was more to it in the body. But no matter how hard he tried, it was a tough nut to crack. That power seems to start being able to protect the host. But the real question is why was her power this way…..

  “Uhm…Fausto…”

  “Hmmm..yes what is it?” Fausto was so focused as he was looking very closely at her hand. But she didn't notice the red face that continued to grow as she thought Fausto was looking far beyond the hands.

  “Its..kinda cold...ummm....” Leonora said as she was still in her undergarments. Waiting a while, eventually Leonora had to say something as she was starting to cover herself. Not to mention, Fausto seemed to be having a tough grip on her. A tad too much.

  “Oh..sorry about that!!!!” As he pulled back but then he pulled her with him as he forgetting to let go of her, dropping her on top of him. Leonora was then face-to-face with Fausto, who was now in an even more awkward situation. He was a doctor, so seeing people naked was normal. However, most of them were unconscious or dead. Leonora was different as she was very much alive and very awake.

  “uhm…”

  “Mmm..” Both of them were looking at each other as they didn’t know what to do. “Aren’t you cold….?”

  “It got warmer…” Leonora Redden smiled as she was holding his hand a bit tighter. But it seemed like sweat was moistening the hands. Which then made it hot for Fausto, too. She didn’t plan on this happening. Quick-witted, she took the initiative as she pressed harder, making sure Fausto remained pinned down.

  “Uhm I'm sorry for calling you a test subject.” Recalling what Faust said was wrong so Fausto thought he would apologise for that. But Leonora didn’t mind at all. In fact, she smiled.

  “Hmm you know…..I think I like it!!!”

  “You do….?? Isn't that insulting??” Shaking her head, Leonora seemed to think of it more positively.

  “No. If I’m your test subject…Then you get to do many…...many...things..to..me and…test…them…” Saying that Leonora seemed to want to close in on his lips. Yet suddenly they could hear a door burst downstairs. ….Thump thump.. both then heard a lot of running. The noise got closer with each step, informing them that a lot of people were coming to Leonora’s room. In panic, both quickly got up as they rushed back into the closet.

  “Leonora!!!” Leonardo said as he rushed in. “Where are you??!!!” Leonardo said as he barged in the room. Following along were Julius, Noah and Karma. Angela was left behind as she was downstairs, wondering if they realised that they are barging into a ladies' room.

  Rushing in the room, they were searching everywhere as Leonardo was searching in the bathroom but found nothing. This then left Leonora, who was in the closet with Fausto. Fausto, though was hiding in the corner as he didn't seem to understand what was going on. Looking at him so innocently….. Leonora found it cute. Finding a robe to drape on, she then whispered to him.

  “I hope we can enjoy this in a more private setting.” Fausto then looked up to see Leonora finish what she wanted to do. “mmm.." Quickly giving a kiss she left, leaving rather red.

  “Wow, when did you have a game?'' Faust said. But Fausto didn't know, as that was a mystery to him. He remained silent, not knowing what had just happened.

  Walking out, Leonora was rather in a foul mood. Despite what she did, she was not giving the same treatment to those who interfered with her privacy. In fact, she was even more bitter because something would have developed if it had continued for even a minute. Thinking about it for a minute, it would have created something more…..She was now even more foul after thinking about it as she opened the closet door.

  “What do you guys want???!!!!!”

  “Leonora!! We were so worried. The cameras were out, and we thought something might have happened to you. The two others were nodding as well. Karma was outside as she just followed the noise. But then Leonora got a stick as she hit all three of the guys.

  “Ow, why did we get hit?" Julius said in confusion. But the words that came out made them, well, shameful.

  “So you guys were peeping at me while changing and when you can't peep at me anymore, you guys tried to see me in person??? Hearing Leonora say it like that, they realize it might sound wrong.

  “Well it's not just peeping, it's security”.... Leonardo tried to make a perfect reason.

  “Yeah yeah if anything were to happen we don't know what to do with ourselves.” Noah tries to say before getting hit again.

  “Ah huh and if that was to happen then shouldn't the alarm have worked if we have intruders?” The three then said uhhh as they were just panicking.

  “But all the cameras…” Julius tried to say before someone intruded

  “Why don't you guys leave it for today..” Leo said as he interrupted the argument.

  “But..” Noah tried to give her concern only to be reprimanded for spying on Leonora.

  “This place is very secure. In fact, compared to the other houses, this place is one of the most secure." Hearing that, they backed off as it seemed like Leo wasn't pleased with guys snooping his daughter. But still Noah was.. "We will deal with that tomorrow. Leonora, please go to sleep.“

  “Okay dad!!! good night!! She waved as she jumped right to her bed. Then everyone proceeded to leave the room as they closed the door. Leonora waited to hear everyone leave. Hearing silence after a few minutes, she instantly opened the closet. “Fausto the coast is clear.” But the moment she opens it, Fausto quickly rushes out to leave the room. But as he left... he turned back.

  “Uhm..can you show me my room..." Fausto said, trying to remain his stoic self as he didn't want to be part of this with Karma. Leonora giggled immediately after thinking how childish he was. Actually, she noticed at night time, he seemed to be more introverted while not exhibiting the same confidence he showed earlier. She thought he created a facade during the day to make everyone think he is amazing. That or to impress Karma. Either way, he prefers him this way.

  “Okay, let me show you.” Leading the way, Fausto thought it was far from his room only to realise soon after. "Here we are!!” It was right next door!!!! He was just a door off.

  "Ahh.." Fausto said as he really did mess up.

  "Well if you want to continue where we left off...remember...I'm ..." Leonora was pointing to her room only to get outright rejected.

  "I'm resting for tonight!!” He quickly said as he rushed to his room. Giggling again, Leonora walked back to her room. "For some reason, I like him this way at night." Piling on her stuffed animals, there was a sense of relaxation that helped cool her excitement. “He is just too cute!!!”