After I’d finished my training session and had some dinner, I contacted Daniel while Raynar was tagging along next to me. It was frustrating not being allowed to see Daniel, but fantastic to talk to him whenever I wanted. I explained how Xander was teaching me defensive stuff. I had serious doubts about that. We arrived at my room and Raynar planted himself outside as the door slid shut. I was glad he didn’t come in. I ran a hand through my hair. Relief flooded through me. I’d been more worried about it than I’d realised. I clenched my fists. I hung my head. I remembered. I shivered as a chill ran up my spine. The utter devastation I’d felt as his Mech-suit ran out of air when he was trapped underground made my heart hurt. It washed over me. I never wanted to feel that way aga

