Instead of replying, she tilted her head slightly. "Then what about you?" she asked. "Why did all of you choose this role?"
"I can't tell you," Jaxon said calmly as he held her gaze. "But I have my reasons."
Na-rin let out a small sigh. "That's not fair, you know." she muttered.
Her eyes shifted toward the others. Cindy and Isabel were openly curious, while Natasha was staring at her with a sharp, watchful look.
Na-rin lowered her voice, leaning a little closer to Jaxon as a faint blush crept onto her face. "…I'll tell you when we're alone."
Jaxon had already guessed that much, but his expression stayed calm. "Tell me now."
Na-rin blinked. "…Later."
"I want to know now," he said, cutting her off before she could avoid it again.
Her blush deepened, but when she saw how serious he looked, her expression slowly steadied. She took a small breath before speaking. "I already said it before," she said softly. "I'll stay by your side."
