Chapter 209: The Rift Between Us

Chapter 209: The Rift Between Us

Sunrise light painted the courtyard but the space between them felt cold as ice. As she attacked the post Anita punched with deliberate attacks though her knuckles bled because she rejected glove protection. Her powerful strikes on the wooden target created louder sounds across the vacant space than she had ever vocalized.

He remained hidden beyond the old stone gate while staring at her outline from his position in the shadows. She remained completely silent after noticing him with Lyra. Not a question. Not an accusation. Nothing. She hurt him more through her quietness which felt colder than any physical blows could.

She had always been fierce. But this wasn’t fire. It was something else. Hurt.

He kept his fingers close to his chest sensing the weakened heartbeat of the fox bead which he hid under his shirt. A slight but dangerous vacuum sucked the energy from his whole being. Similar to his bond with Anita. Once vibrant. Now faint.