Chapter 77
After announcing to Simba and Lucas that Viggo would be sparring one-on-one with the other candidate for Simba’s replacement, Dorian headed back toward Sarah’s room. He hoped that the time apart had allowed her enough space to calm down.
“Sarah…?” he called out softly. He gave the door a tentative knock before pushing it open just wide enough to peek inside.
“What?” she replied, her voice flat. She didn't bother to fully look up from her phone, her thumb continuing its rhythmic, dismissive scrolling.
“I just wanted to check on you before I had to head back to Blue Lake,” Dorian said, stepping further into her space.
“I’m fine.”
Dorian let out a weary sigh. He knew that specific edge in her tone and the guarded look on her face; he knew exactly what that word truly meant wh
