The training grounds were nearly empty at that hour of the night.
Only the sound of clashing swords echoed in the distance, along with a few warriors finishing their nighttime practice.
Kael moved quickly across the field until he finally saw her.
Amaris was sitting alone on one of the stone benches, staring out at the vast training grounds ahead of her.
The wind swept her hair from side to side.
Kael stopped for a few seconds, watching her from afar.
She did not even seem to notice his presence.
Then he started walking toward her without wasting any more time.
“So now you run away every time we argue.”
Amaris let out a bitter little laugh without looking at him.
“I’m not running away.”
Kael stopped in front of her. The only thing he could do was study every expression on her fa
