CHAPTER 186

  As they walked, Cedric could not help stealing glances at Marisol, unable to shake the feeling of overwhelming affection that washed over him whenever she was near. He marveled at how much she had grown and changed since they first met, yet she still retained that same spark of fiery determination that had drawn him to her in the first place.

  Marisol, too, couldn't help but bask in Cedric's presence, feeling a sense of peace and contentment wash over her as they walked side by side.

  "Thank you for including my father in your training session," Marisol said, breaking the comfortable silence between them. "It meant a lot to see you both getting along."

  Cedric laughed, the deep sound rumbling from his chest, "Your father is Liam Hallows, a wise and formidable warrior. Of course, I value his insights and guidance."

  Marisol's cheeks were starting to hurt from how much she'd been smiling, her heart swelling with pride. "I've always looked up to him," she admitted softly.