Apphia " How have you been, Luna?" Maximus asks after we order. " I've been alright. You seem to be in a pleasant mood," I observe. He only nods, " Things have been looking up for us, and it's all thanks to you, Apphia," he says, looking into my eyes. I blush. " And thanks to Daisy," I murmur, eyeing his reaction. " She did play a part," "I didn't know you guys were close," a waiter says as he brings our appetizers: steamed dumplings. " She hates me; she always has for some reason," he looks amused. " But..." He chortles from his throat and smirks, " But nothing," "Something has changed between you after a special night?" I guess, a smirk plays on my lips as I observe him. He grabs his chopsticks and, taking one dumpling in his mouth, " Eat, please," he urges. Maximus

