Chapter 82 (Truce)

It was just another day at school, but today, Jeremy felt a weight had finally been lifted off his shoulders.

For the first time in what seemed like forever, Kade—the notorious Freaks member—was nowhere to be found. Jeremy could barely believe it.

He let out a long breath, his chest finally free of the usual tension. Maybe today would be different. Maybe, for once, he could enjoy a normal day.

“Finally, a break,” he muttered to himself, allowing a faint smile to touch his lips.

But his sense of peace didn’t last long.

Jeremy’s breath caught in his throat as a flash of purple passed in front of his eyes. His heart sank, and he knew exactly who it was before he even turned his head. Noctis, with his unmistakable platinum purple hair, was making his presence known—again.

“What are you doing here?” Jeremy’s voice was laced with annoyance, his lips pouting as his brow arched comically.

Noctis turned toward him, his expression calm but smug. “I’m your new guardian, of course.”

Jeremy’s ja