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The King's Protection

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LYRA

“She trains under me.”

“What?” I said, shocked. His eyes stayed on mine as he replied.

“You heard me.”

“I don’t need you,” I snapped.

A few people gasped. No one talked to him like that, but I didn't care.

“I can train on my own,” I continued.

“I have been doing fine.”

Ares took one step closer.

“Fine is not enough,” he said.

“I decide what is enough for me.” I snapped back.

“No.”

His voice was firm.

“You don’t.”

Anger rose in me; it was fast and hot.

“I am not one of your warriors.”

“You
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