Extra Training

Sevan sighed, finally looking up. "Shiloh happened."

Adrian immediately rolled his eyes at the sound of Shiloh's name. "Of course, it's that brat. It's always him. Everything has to be him or he'll die without the validation."

Sevan nodded. "He ambushed me."

"Did you fight?" Aiden asked, his eyes narrowing.

Sevan shooked his head. "Not exactly. He wanted me to 'switch sides' or whatever nonsense he's obsessed with." 

At this, Adrian let out a short laugh as he was pouring out some water for his plant. "What, does he think like he's recruiting for some elite faction?"

Sevan gave him a dry look before continuing. "I said no, obviously. Then he threw a card at me."

Adrian's fingers twitched slightly, a faint spark of fire flickering between them before he clenched his fist. "Did he hit you?"