Chapter 1925

Bianca shot Zane a glance and scoffed. "I'm only giving you one. Once you use it up, that's it!" Zane lowered his head and typed a reply. Before he could finish, Bianca added, "Unless you beg me." Zane's typing paused. He silently erased the half-written message and retyped, "Please. I beg you." Bianca stared at the four lifeless words and was utterly speechless. She and Zane locked eyes for a long moment before she impatiently waved him off. "Leave!" After a pause, she added, "I'll send you a new one later, but you're not allowed to waste it again!" Zane was a little surprised. Something about Bianca's energy and kindness reminded him of Thalia, which gave him a rare sense of warmth and familiarity. His lips curved slightly. For the first time, he gave her a small, genuine smile filled with sincere gratitude. Instead of typing, he silently mouthed the words, "Thank you." As he turned to leave, he decided to ask Shannon later if they could get Bianca a gift, perhaps some fur-ca