When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 333

Suddenly, voices from outside broke the silence, and the two of them quickly put some distance between themselves. Lemira scrambled to her feet, "I- I'm gonna go change."

Orion sat up, watching her retreat in haste.

He laid back down, his heart had been racing too, nearly leaping out of his chest.

He turned his head, catching sight of the sunset outside. It was indeed beautiful.

But not as beautiful as her.

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Back in the locker room, Lemira sat down, covering her face with her hands, taking a long time to calm down.

Was her heartbeat that loud just now?

Did he hear it?

Lemira rubbed her face and went to shower, feeling sore all over.

After changing, she walked out with her hair dried and draped over her shoulders, looking serene.

She glanced around subconsciously, not seeing Orion anywhere. Had he left?

Reaching for her phone to send a message, she hesitated.

"Aren't you leaving?"

stood in front of her, already in fresh clothes, his

made

darkness

the bottom of the building, Lemira stopped.

to apply some ice to your arm.

look down, avoiding his gaze.

like your life depends on it, one would think you were preparing for

words were sharp

looked up at him defiantly. "Yes, I am preparing

you afraid

Orion

one change in her

her thoughts due to the

worried

already put pressure on them,

afraid of anything, just want to make myself

becoming stronger can she protect herself and those

head back

glances, she turned

watching

the infirmary; she was so downcast and

developed quite the

thought about their sparring session in

they almost