Chapter 184

CLAIRE's POV

Tossing and turning in the bed seemed to have become the new norm for me each night. Last time I could not fall asleep because of how excited I was, but now, it was a completely different case.

The humiliation I had suffered in the hands of Emmaline haunted my mind. The moment I slid my eyes shut, the whole scene would replay in my head. The way she had brutally defeated me with even allowing me to put a single scratch on her was baffling.

She was faster, stronger and overall, better than. Just how had she gotten to that level? As much as I hated to admit it, Emmaline was strong, and I was not even on her level.

I slammed my fists into the pillow as frustrating overwhelmed me. I wanted to get better and stronger, but it only seemed like I was doing the exact opposite.

I pushed myself up into the sitting position and my eyes roamed around the room. The lights had been switched off, and the only source of illumination was the moonlight flowing in through the window.

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