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Chapter 131

Author: Jess Dawson
last update Last Updated: 2026-01-01 09:42:59

Zahra's POV

I head into the dining hall and scan the tables. Liam isn’t there, but Morgan and Jeb are, sitting in their usual spot. I guess Liam’s in the infirmary. I make a mental note to try and visit him later.

Morgan spots me and waves me over, her smile huge.

“Morning, Zar,” she says as I set my tray down opposite her.

“Morning. How was yesterday?” I ask, looking between her and Jeb.

They both nod, grinning.

“Good. We’re starting Phase Two this morning,” Morgan says, practically bouncing.

I beam at them. “Congratulations.”

“How did you get on yesterday?” Jeb asks.

My insides turn to ice.

“Yeah. Okay,” I say, keeping my tone casual and leaving it at that. I can feel both of them wanting to push for more, questions in their eyes, but I pick up my knife and fork and focus on my steak instead, refusing to meet their eyes.

“How come you get steak for breakfast?” Jeb says a moment later, eyeing my ribeye with undisguised jealousy, like he’s one second away from stealing it off my plate
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