17

Kristoff

With my earphones propped on, I silently bob to the music as I run faster on the treadmill. It's a little past four, exactly six hours since I got back from Domi Sotto, and still, I can't think of a suitable way to bring William to book. I can't think of anything with which to use against him, and I feel that my relationship with Jojo will be strained because of this. A lot of things are so messed up, and I can't stop thinking of what would happen if my rivals got to know that I have a weakness after all — the niece of my enemy — and that she's holding me back from making logical, thoughtful decisions.

I need to get rid of this obsession. I need to get rid of it fast. She's ruining me gradually, without having to lift a single finger.

Damn you, Titania.

As though I'm not having a bad day enough, Ally taps my shoulder out of the blue, startling me. I slow down considerably and jump off the treadmill, breaking my fall with my knees. She gasps, stepping away from me, the white p