The icy look Akiha fixed Subaru with was cold enough that it was clear the girl had not missed that accusation.

"And what exactly is it you think I've stolen, Subaru? Unlike some others in this forsaken Garden, I have no need to steal anything. I never have," Akiha snapped back. "Now you seem to be forgetting that I extended you a place here out of the kindness of my heart, and you repay that by butting in on my private affairs?"

More vermilion filtered through her hair. "That I will not forgive so easily."