FREYA'S POV (CONTINUATION)
The passage of time carried with it an undercurrent of disquiet within the AVH headquarters. Aiko's integration into our ranks was seamless on the surface, but an intangible tension lingered. Whispers of speculation danced in the air, spreading like shadows in the corners of the room.
Aiko's proficiency as a hunter was undeniable, and her aura became both a source of admiration and wariness among the team. In our nightly briefings, I observed glances exchanged, silent conversations punctuated by uncertainty.
One evening, as the moon cast its light upon the city, the quietude was shattered by the unannounced entrance of Aiko.
The air within the room thickened, laden with unspoken questions that hung between us like a delicate thread. Aiko's gaze, sharp and pe
