Aziel, unable to withstand their curiosity, surrendered and allowed them to peruse the album. As he watched Sarah and the others giggling while they flipped through the pages, a gentle smile played upon his lips.

“Aziel, you look so familiar in these high school photos," Sarah marveled, her eyes wide in surprise.

But before she could delve any deeper, Aziel quickly snatched the album away, a flicker of agitation crossing his features.

“Let's drink," he said, his tone firm.

Sarah pouted, her bottom lip jutting out in a playful pout.