Oscar:
The sun stood high above the training yard, sharp rays gleaming off the polished armor of the elite warriors assembled before me. My voice carried clearly through the courtyard as I issued the next set of instructions - precise, deliberate, disciplined.
"Rotate the perimeter guards every four hours. No blind spots this time. I want every corner of the Academy grounds under constant supervision. Report anything unusual directly to me or Commander Ryel," I said, my tone clipped and firm.
The men and women before me nodded, taking notes or bowing their heads in acknowledgment. I was in the middle of explaining the changes in patrol routes when...
I felt it.
It hit me so suddenly that I lost my breath for a fraction of a second. The connection pulsed through the bond I shared with her - warm, wild, and… overwhelmingly intimate.
Evaline.
