ADRIAN

I kept walking until the noise from the infirmary faded behind me. Every step felt heavier than the last. Serena’s laugh still echoed in my head. That soft, lilting sound as she leaned over him. Over her.

I raked a hand though my hair, forcing my breathing to even out. I couldn’t afford to lose control again. Not her. Not after what happened in the arena.  Maybe, just maybe I can have a moment with him in our room. To explain everything before the inevitable ...