Chapter 15

As I made my way back to the chambers, a swirl of conflicting emotions clouded my mind.

Anxiety gnawed at my insides, making each step feel heavier than the last.

Max's request for me to leave the battle meeting room lingered in my thoughts, intensifying my worry and insecurity.

I couldn't help but question his motives. Why did he want me away from the heart of the action? Did he doubt my capabilities? Or was it simply his way of protecting me?

The uncertainty played tricks on my mind, fueling my anxiety.

With each passing corridor, my footsteps echoed with a sense of unease. Doubt cast its shadow over me, whispering cruel thoughts of inadequacy.

I fought to push them aside, reminding myself of my strength and resilience.

But beneath the layers of determination, a small voice of vulnerability persisted. What if my presence was not valued as an equal, but merely seen as a burden or a distraction?

The fear of being left behind, of being deemed unworthy, clawed at my heart.

As I reached