I stepped out of the cave, my heart still racing from the intensity of the training. The cool air hit my damp skin, a refreshing contrast to the heat of the chamber. I took a deep breath, trying to clear my mind, but Ronan’s angry words echoed in my head. What had just happened? Why was he so furious?
I had never seen him like that before. He was always the calm one, the one with the steady presence that grounded me. But today, he had stormed out as if I had betrayed him. I clenched my fists, the anger bubbling inside me. Why couldn’t he just be happy for me? I had fought hard to become stronger, to finally take control of my life.
As I stepped further from the cave, I spotted Ronan leaning against a tree, arms crossed, his golden eyes flashing with frustration. He looked like a storm ab
