#Chapter 63: Nobody’s Business

Rowena

“Take it easy.” Eric’s strong arm easily looped around my waist, steadying me before I could stumble from our sudden impact. He smirked down at me, his blue eyes catching the warm sunlight streaming in from overhead.

“What are you doing out here?” he asked, glancing past me. “Visiting the combat manager’s office?”

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