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as, leaning against a log, wore an arrogant smile that drove Téa crazy. She tried to concentra

hat, huh? Not too impressed? » he

, nothing too scary, but Nicolas had constantly reminded her how superior her strategy was, how lucky she was that he was there to

es me a little more every day,"

hat she hadn't really seen yet. Was he genuinely entertained, or was he just using that mocking tone to cover up somethi

instantly fading. He seemed to listen intently, analyzing every sound. But before they can make the slightest move, a new ambush aris

ce, and the attackers were more numerous than they had expected. At one point, a muffled cry escaped Téa as she felt a sharp pain shoot thr

rage she had never seen in him, and he disposed of his adversary with increased ferocity, before rushing

to Téa, looking tense, almost panicked. She tried

hispered, his voic

ce surprised her; he was really worried. She finally gave in, and he examined her wound wi

gers gently brushing her skin around the wou

rted with pain. "And risk you lecturing me i

severe expression. He lowered his head, almost amused, but it was obv

ul next time." You don't need to prove

is eyes. "Why do you insist on protecting me when yo

impassive. Then he stared at her with an

g for words. "Because I care about

ance, she finally saw a glimmer of sincerity, a fragment of his true emotion

felt his hand rest on hers, and she looked up, meeting his softening gaze. Without

hispered, her voic

appeared on his face, and she understood t