Chapter 78
When the time finally came, Candy escorted Sarah down toward the packhouse gym to witness the sparring match. As they walked, Sarah grappled with a realization: she hadn't truly understood the gravity of Dorian’s obsession with Allie’s safety. It was one thing to hear about the protection protocols for the ranked females, but it was another to see it in practice. To Sarah, the idea that Dorian was literally pitting two warriors against each other to fill Simba's vacancy felt intense—bordering on primal.
“So, Candy, can you explain something to me?” Sarah asked, her voice echoing slightly as they descended the concrete stairs.
Candy kept her pace steady. “Depends on what it is.”
“Well, I get that Dorian wants my cousin safe when he’s away,” Sarah began, trying to wrap her hea
