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Chapter 24:A Gala

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last update Last Updated: 2025-07-08 23:53:28

She walked beside him slowly, her boots making light sounds against the floor as they headed back outside. The sun was much higher now, a little warmer on her skin than before. Juan stayed quiet as they moved back toward the car, and she glanced at him once but didn’t say anything.

When they got back to the field behind the training hall, he stopped suddenly.

"Again," he said, nodding toward the targets in the distance. She hasn't even noticed them the first time.

Arya looked at him, confused. "I thought we were done."

"One more round," he said, opening the case again and placing the gun back in her hand.

She gave him a look but didn’t argue. Her hands were steadier now as she lifted the weapon again. Juan came behind her, closer than before, placing his palm over her waist again, then one hand lightly on her arm to raise it just slightly.

"Hold your breath," he said quietly. "Just before you shoot."

She nodded, her eyes on the target.

"I can hear your heartbeat," he murmured near he
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