91 Cain arrived at the training grounds faster than anyone expected. His boots hit the stone with a force that made several trainees flinch. Avi’s team fresh off their final test straightened, unsure whether to salute or run. Chance cleared his throat. “Cain. Good. You’re here. We were just finishing a briefing.” “That much I gathered,” Cain growled, eyes sweeping the group until they found Avi. His posture eased half a breath then tightened again. “Someone wants to explain why every trainee in this building suddenly smells like they were assigned to my mate?” Verek coughed into his fist. Kael took a tiny step back. Joren muttered something that sounded like oh stars, here we go. Avi crossed her arms. “Cain, calm down.” “I am calm,” he lied, jaw ticking. Chance exhaled and stepped between them. “Avi’s team has been selected for a specialized deployment. Given the Dawlya situation, and the fact that faction members may attempt to break from the council to follow the Circle… the
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