(Lucas’ POV).
"Stupid, stupid," I muttered to myself, pacing the narrow confines of my cell like a caged animal.
My fists were clenched so tightly my knuckles turned white.
I should’ve helped her. I should’ve trained her... Adrian's words replayed in my mind like a cruel echo.
The competition had started. Lena was going into it blind because of me—because of my own damn pride.
I dropped onto the small cot and buried my face in my hands. My jaw clenched, and a hollow ache spread through my chest.
Without endurance... without enhanced healing... she won't survive.
My heart hammered against my ribs as the reality crashed over me. I had been so caught up in my anger that I hadn't seen the real danger.
The metallic clank of the cell door jolted me. I looked up sharply to see a g
