INICIAR SESIÓNLisa’s POVThe moment the bell stopped ringing, Kael and I exchanged a glance before getting to our feet.Neither of us said a word.I followed him out of the spare room, and the moment we stepped into the corridor, we saw warriors hurrying toward the main hall from every direction.The entire compound was filled with restless whispers.“What happened?”“Did you hear that explosion?”“They said it came from the abandoned tent.”“I heard someone was inside.”My stomach tightened.Kael and I joined the stream of warriors heading toward the hall. The tension in the air was almost suffocating, and with every step, my heart pounded harder against my ribs.As soon as we entered the hall, I spotted Alpha Lucien standing at the center.His jaw was clenched, his expression dark as he stared at the gathered warriors.“I don't understand how that tent exploded.”His voice carried across the hall, immediately silencing the murmurs.“That place was supposed to be secured. No one was allowed anywhe
Lisa’s POVThe moment Kael stepped through the opening, a deafening roar tore through the air.The force of the blast hurled us backward, and I barely had time to gasp before Kael wrapped both arms around me, pulling me tightly against his chest. His body twisted in midair, positioning himself between me and the flying debris.We crashed onto the ground together.For several seconds, I couldn't hear anything except the ringing in my ears.My heart pounded violently against my ribs as I lifted my head and stared at what remained of the tent.It had been completely destroyed.Smoke billowed into the air, mixing with dust and fragments of fabric. Pieces of wood and debris were scattered across the ground, and the once-standing structure had been reduced to ruins.Everything around me seemed to freeze.Jade… I'm so sorry.A rush of memories suddenly hit me: The argument between us… our trays we had both spilled… the way she had told Mrs. Bella that everything had been my fault… the way
Lisa’s POVI took a step toward Kael, ready to run to him, but he dragged the sword in his hand across the ground as he forced himself back onto his feet.His uniform was drenched in blood.“Kael,” I called, my voice trembling.But instead of looking at me, he turned toward Varek.Varek had already positioned himself near the unsealed section of the tent, his blade angled toward the opening as he prepared to tear through it and escape.So that was why he had left that section unsealed. He had been planning his escape all along.Kael lunged forward and drove his foot into Varek’s chest, sending him crashing onto his back.“You’re bleeding,” I said, staring at the blood soaking through Kael’s uniform.“Find a way out,” he replied.Before I could respond, Varek pushed himself off the ground and charged at Kael, his sword slicing through the air.Kael raised his own blade just in time as their swords collided with enough force to send a sharp vibration through the tent.My chest tightened
Lisa’s POVWe tiptoed toward the tent, careful not to make a sound. As we reached the entrance, Kael moved ahead and pressed his ear against the fabric, listening intently.“What nonsense are you spouting?!” Varek’s thunderous voice erupted from inside.There was silence.Then his voice came again, this time filled with disbelief. “What do you mean they’re gone? How the hell did they escape?”“I told them your plan.” Jade’s voice came firmly.My eyes widened.Was that really Jade? She had actually dared to stand up to Varek?Nyra murmured. ‘Maybe she’s finally taking your advice’I frowned.No, I don't think that was it. Jade knew Varek was going to kill her regardless. Maybe she had simply decided she had nothing left to lose.“Jade!” Varek roared. “You little brat!”A sharp slap cracked through the tent.My breath caught.I immediately met Kael’s gaze and gestured toward the entrance.Go in already.But he shook his head.Seriously?Was he planning to wait until Varek killed her? Th
Lisa’s POV“I only came to tell you that. I have to head back now,” Ray said as he turned toward the door.I followed him and helped unlock it. Once he stepped outside, I quickly locked it behind him.“Are you sure we can trust them?” I asked Kael as I returned to the couch.“Jade was telling the truth,” he said instead. “Which means she’s genuinely putting her life at risk for us.”I furrowed my brows.He was right. That was far too high a price to pay for betraying us.Kael began pacing across the room, one hand resting thoughtfully against his chin.“So, what do you think we should do?” I asked.He stopped and met my gaze. “We have to save her.”My eyes widened. “What?”Did he seriously think he could save a loyal servant from her master? Jade could easily be feeding him information only to turn him over to Varek without a second thought.Nyra spoke. ‘Remember, she was controlled by fear’I’ve already told you not to tell me that.“We can’t just let her die,” Kael said.I stood up,
Lisa's POV“There’s no need for this,” Kael muttered as he listened to the voice calling from outside.“Ray! Ray!”“Shh.” I quickly pressed a finger to my lips.“Are you there?” the voice called again.“That’s Cole’s…”Before Kael could finish, I gently pressed my finger against his lips.He fell silent as our gazes locked.Heat rushed through me as I realized what I had just done.Did I really just silence my instructor?Nyra giggled. ‘You just did’I didn’t mean to. I just don’t want us to get caught.“It seems he isn’t here. He should be at the hall, then,” the voice said.The footsteps moved closer to the door.I held my breath.A moment later, the door opened and then shut again.Only after the footsteps faded did I slowly remove my finger from Kael’s lips.A faint smile curled across his lips, his eyes still fixed on me.I quickly looked away, forcing an awkward smile.“I guess he’s gone now,” I whispered.I slowly stepped out of the bathroom and cautiously peeped outside.There







