Syria’s POV
“We’re going to be busy today,” Kael announced. “We’re conducting a defense drill. We need to make sure the structures are stable and nothing will break. Understand?”
“Yes, Alpha,” the guards replied almost at the same time.
I walked closer to Kael. He noticed me immediately, his expression softening a bit when our eyes met.
“Can I help?” I asked.
He frowned, that concerned type of frown he always gave me lately. “Well… I don’t want you to have a hard time. I want you to stay here for now.”
“But—”
“No buts,” he cut me off gently but firmly. “After everything that happened, I don’t want another issue. If people see you outside again, who knows what they’ll say. You’ll be the one they blame again. It’s best that you just stay here for now. We’ll be back soon anyway.”
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