Moonspear My baby here on Earth

She had not expected this stranger to know her name, which prompted her to direct a surprised (and slightly wet) look at him. Pie’s lips parted, though before she could ask him how he knew it, he offered up his own. Now she blinked slowly several times, her mouth falling open as she gave him elevator eyes.

Ludo? she croaked, then cleared her throat awkwardly. Of course I remember you, she said, voice still a little thick—a little manly, she thought with a burst of dismay—but clearer. What brings you back here? she questioned, brows furrowing slightly, remembering too well that his mother hadn’t left on good terms.