Chapter 60: Delicate Heart

Waiting in the training ground before the said time had bestowed me enough time to contemplate as soon as Henry bestowed the reports I needed last night.

The reports were detailed as he promised. He never left out any single thing, so I couldn't make his decisions questionable.

"It will soon be over..." I muttered, looking up at the familiar dawn sky.

I felt a presence behind me. I quickly turned around and threw the dagger in that direction.

"Oops!" My eyes widened upon seeing Demetrius, who fell to the ground—or, more likely, he did that to avoid the dagger that was about to hit in his direction.

"You're here..." I said and approached my carbon copy with Valerian's eyes.

Demetrius accepted my hand with a beaming smile. "Because you are my mentor, Lady Dominixe. You have no idea how I looked forward to being trained by you again!"

Looking at this young man... Why did he always look so thrilled to see me? It was kind of annoying, but it was hard for me not to soften.

"Get that wooden