Infernal Ascendancy - Chapter 6: Flowers of Flames, Rules of Hell

... echo of Damantia's Scales fading. He let out a quiet sigh.

"...You can come out now, Aria. I know you've been eavesdropping."

From behind a stone pillar, Aria stepped out sheepishly, brushing her fingers together.

"I was just curious... You told me to leave."

Azreal didn't even turn to look at her. "It was official business. That's why I asked you to go."

"But I heard what you said..." she muttered, stepping closer. "Does that mean... you believe me now? ...