Estella’s POV
The academy was eerily quiet on weekends. Most students either went home or slept the day away, especially those from the Military Academy, who had only one rest day free from drills and other training exercises. I had decided to use that day to fulfill my plan, although, to be honest, it was mostly because Bella’s teasing had grown unbearable.
I needed to challenge Dane. Today.
I found him in the training hall, alone, sorting through the weapons he and Professor Incera had procured for the club.
“Dane,” I said when I entered the hall, although I was pretty sure he’d sensed me even before I opened the door. He got up and dusted his hands before turning to face me with his usual smile.
“Estella,” he greeted, and we stared at each other awkwardly. “Couldn’t stay away from
