Preparations for the fight

Freda's POV

I watched him look at me keenly, waiting for me to ask what I wanted to ask. But, I did not want to ask again, as the answer to my intended question was obvious. I heaved a sigh as I tilted my head away for a moment as I tried to quickly think of a new question to ask, but before I could think of any, he cleared his throat, grabbing my attention as I tilted my head to look at him before he talked.

“What is it you wanted to ask?” He asked, and I heaved a sigh, placing my palm over my face for a moment before I talked.

“It's nothing. I am fine.” I said and hoped he would take his mind off that. He took a deep breath, tilting his head away for a moment before he brought it back, clearing his throat slightly to talk.

“I spoke to Shelby already. She would not be troubling you until the day of the duel. The wait is almost over. It's in the next four days.” He explained, and immediately I heard him say the number of days that remained to the duel, my heart skipped a beat and I im