Alexander
I notice my sister pinning Evelyn to the mat across the arena mid-spar. Jealousy flares in my chest, distracting me enough that a guard manages to punch me in the gut. When I refocus on him, he seems just as surprised as I am.
I finish the fight easily, and he limps off the mat as the next guard steps on. I glance across the arena again to find Evelyn and Emma sitting side by side now.
My jealousy eases a fraction. Even if shikras aren’t expected to have s*x with only their master.
I return my attention to the training. It would be unfair to the guards who come here to learn from me and to our Royal City that depends on their skill for me to be distracted.
Still, my emotions feel elevated today and a little hard to control. Usually, I hold back my strength to avoid truly
