To make herself look more like a gentleman, Anna had not only put on a false mustache but also worn a specially made chest binder-it made breathing difficult and forced her to walk stiffly upright. Fortunately, a loose coat concealed it, making her less conspicuous.
St. Joan's Girls' Academy.
Cassandra Creados.
Black eyes, black hair, dimples when she smiles.
Extremely beautiful...
She recalled what Malinda had "asked" her to do.
She knew her beloved was worried about that man, which was why she had asked Anna to help keep an eye on his aunt. The feeling made her deeply uncomfortable, but she simply could not refuse Malinda.
Besides, once she got moving, an unusual sensation filled her with excitement.
She admitted she was a little perverse.
But what was wrong with being perverse for the person she loved?
The tall Anna raised her arms to embrace empty air, as though she were holding Malinda. The friction from her chest binder made the smile on her face burn with unparalleled intensity.
Her body trembled with excitement.
Only after more than ten seconds did Anna regain her composure and leave the alley, making her way to the gates of St. Joan's Girls' Academy. This academy had a long history, dating back to the final years of the Empire. Originally founded to commemorate Joan, the girl who had fought against the "Shadows," it had gradually become an academy that taught girls literacy and etiquette. During the Holy Age, it had become a church academy, where the children of lower- and middle-ranking clergy received their education and baptism.
After the Silver Age began, the Golden Lion Family had shut it down for a time. It had only reopened with the arrival of the Pioneer Age, becoming the first choice for the daughters of many