Syria’s POV
I turned my back on them. They weren’t worth my time anymore.
I had already spent enough energy, enough patience, trying to keep up with their constant chatter and expectations. Let them waste their own time. I had better things to do.
“You’re amazing, Lady Syria! How did you learn that?” one of the guards asked, his tone a mixture of awe and curiosity.
“Self-taught,” I smiled.
Kael slid his arm around my waist, pulling me closer. I didn’t resist.
“Let’s continue the defense drill!” he shouted, “And we’ll finish the rest of the training for today. We’re going to be busy.”
I just nodded. The others responded with a chorus of “Yes!” and punched their fists into the air.
They scattered soon after, each moving off to their designated tasks around the kingdom.
“Are you sur
