Once the attendants leave, Lia Mara looks at Noah. “You have my thanks, as always.” He smiles, then claps me on the shoulder before turning to leave. “It was all Grey this time.” She looks up at me, and I’m sure my mood is no secret. “Forgive me for interrupting your training sessions,” she says. She pauses. “You may return to the fields if you like.” I can’t tell if she’s teasing me or if she is trying to put on a brave face, but it doesn’t matter. I won’t be dismissed as easily as Noah and her advisors. “You were attacked. I will not leave this room.” “You will have to leave eventually,” she
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