Lila isn't entirely surprised to hear it, with the way Rhy's parents keep Kell under their heel. Before, it had made her livid to hear him talk about his easy, privileged life like it was a burden, but the fact that they won't let him out of their sight would be maddening. If she could travel worlds no one would ever be able to tie her down.

"Yes, I met your friend," she says dryly, resisting an eyeroll.

"Kell," Lila says, leaning forward, keeping her eyes locked on his. "If we get back, leave with me. We'll steal a ship. With your power, and my everything, we'd be the best damn pirates the Arnesian sea has ever seen. Even Alucard won't be able to catch us, not without his Sarows."