The morning sun peeked through the trees, casting a soft glow over the clearing where Luna, Adrian, and Alexander trained. Alexander stood off to the side, his gaze flicking between Luna and Adrian, his face an unreadable mask. Luna sensed something different in him today—an edge to his silence that wasn’t usually there.
As she sparred with Adrian, every move and every shared glance seemed to deepen the connection between them. She couldn’t ignore the way her heart leapt each time Adrian’s hand brushed hers or how her pulse quickened when he looked at her, his intense gaze never wavering. It was becoming harder to hide her feelings, and she wondered if he felt the same.
Alexander’s voice cut through her thoughts, sharper than usual. “Focus, Luna. You’re leaving yourself open.”
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