Capítulo 54: In the Heat of Combat

Rayna, who had been quietly watching, glanced over to Victor, feeling the weight of his cold, distant attitude. She hesitated, debating whether to press him again.

'I want to know what he's hiding from me, but he's been so cold ever since that woman left.'

Her gaze shifted back to the ongoing spar between Kaleb and Cassie as her mind drifted off to Renna's words.

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"if you ever have any questions, feel free to come to me."

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'What kinds of questions would I have for her? I didn't even know her before today.'

The question tugged at her, but his sharp gaze deterred her.

'No! If I'm too afraid to ask a simple question, what will I do when I actually have to make difficult choices?

Finally, she gathered her nerve and stepped forward.

"Victor…" she began, keeping her voice steady.