"Xev, what are you doing?" she asked, her voice stern yet worried.

She took a deep breath before continuing, "Let's discuss this further, but for now, let's just say you'll be helping me with some tasks around the house to make up for your curiosity."

Xev Bellringer had always been a curious soul. As a young adult, he often found himself in situations where his inquisitiveness got the better of him. His latest escapade, however, landed him in a precarious position.