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?"

already in fresh

phone and walked over, and they slowly made their way outside, both carrying the scent of

the sun set, darkness

Lemira stopped. "I need to head back

your arm. You can't train intensely every day; you'll hurt

causing her to look down, avoiding his gaze. "I know

one would think you were

were

him defiantly. "Yes, I

are you afraid

Orion

one change

thoughts due to the distance she was

worried about

put pressure on them, and Susanna had publicly apologized

"I'm not afraid of anything, just want to make myself

by becoming stronger can she

should head back

glances, she turned

watching

in the infirmary; she was so downcast

had developed

her dorm, Lemira thought about their sparring

they almost