Ciel's POV
My eyes widened, barely able to process the words Jason had just spoken.
"Fallen angels?" I repeated, my voice low, shaken.
"Yes, Your Majesty," he said gravely.
I leaned back in my chair, stunned. Fallen angels... The words echoed in my mind like a warning bell. Why would they attack Serena? Why now?
Unless—
A sharp jolt of fear coursed through me.
Could they have found out?
My heart pounded. If they knew… If they had discovered who she really was… then Serena was in far greater danger than I'd ever imagined.
"Did you find out why they attacked?" I asked quietly, my tone more desperate than I intended.
"No, Your Majesty. But… I assume you already have your suspicions," Jason replied, his voice heavy with unspoken meaning.
I nodded silently, unable to deny it.
Everything was getting more complicated. I could feel the layers of deception closing in around us.
