Chapter 55

As the sun set, the lighthouse began to emit its guiding light.

Darcy left my side for a moment while I rested on a bench. When he returned, he was holding a black robe.

"You could have taken me with you."

"...There were other things I needed to take care of."

His vague answer made me wonder if he had just taken a quick bathroom break. Well, I suppose I should let that slide. I nodded and put on the robe.

After that, we began walking toward the lighthouse.

As we walked along the path connected to the …