A chilling sensation brushed across my cheek, sharp and instinctive.

My lips curled into a smirk as my senses identified the hostility emanating toward me.

“Well, look at this guy.”

The intent was unmistakable. I met his golden eyes past his furrowed brows and tilted my head slightly.

“So, you knew?”

“…”

“How did you find out?”

I asked, but Shinryong only bit his lip, refusing to answer.

If he wasn’t going to say anything, why even bring it up?

I stared at him for a moment before asking something else.

“Why, exactly, should I have denied it?”

The claim …