30 Chapter 29

Ajax's observation did not go unnoticed by Itzy. Sensing his reaction, she quickly regained her composure, willing her racing heart to calm down. Itzy discreetly shifted her attention away from Jace's group, focusing her gaze back on Ajax.

"Is everything alright, Ajax?" she asked, trying to sound casual despite the lingering unease in her voice.

Ajax took a moment to compose himself before responding, his tone guarded. "Yeah, everything's fine. I just thought you seemed a bit distracted for a moment there."

Itzy forced a smile, masking any hint of her previous emotions. "Oh, it was nothing. Just lost in thought for a second. Sorry about that."