For whatever reason, there had to be some purpose behind this secret visit. Whether it was truly a secret or not, Gaeul couldn’t be sure. She clenched her jaw and nodded.

“I’ll tell my teacher that I’ll be out next period. It’s just break time right now, so…”

“Are you sure that’s okay?”

“If I use the Bureau as an excuse, it’ll be fine. Just wait a little.”

Uijae’s eyes, hidden in the shadow of his cap, smiled warmly. With a slight nod, he raised his voice and asked, “Should I pack it in a carrier for you? It might …