“Roxanne,”

Ciel spoke as the silent tension hung between them.

“If you really want to protect Finn by your own power, then you should do more than just worry about him. You need to take proactive action.”

His words were calm but also commanding.

It made her look at him for clarity, because she does not understand what he meant.

A chill went through her skin as she tried to process what he could have meant.

She understands what the action meant but what she does not understand is what he expects her to do, to be able to protect Finn.

“I know,” she said slowly.

“But what can I...