Chapter 187: To the Academy
"I wish you were in this picture too."
Cassian froze, his expression unreadable for a moment.
Realising how her words might be interpreted, Adeline quickly added, "I mean—Benedict, Dimitri, you, me, and Victoria. I wish we were all together, like a family."
Her cheeks burned as she stumbled over her words, and she hoped he didn’t notice.
Cassian’s expression softened again, and his shoulders relaxed. "That sounds nice," he said quietly.
Adeline nodded, her fingers brushing over the bracelet. The thought of having Cassian, Benedict, and Dimitri by her side felt strangely comforting. They weren’t just friends they were her family!
And just like that, the years slipped by in a steady rhythm, marked by milestones, achievements, and moments of change.
Adeline trained relentlessly, her days filled with the sharp clang of swords and the hum of magic sparking at her fingertips. Despite her dedication, there was an ache in her heart that refused to fade. She still hadn’t heard from Dimitri.
Sometimes, in the quiet moments between training sessions or as she drifted off to sleep, she feared she might forget him—the way he smiled, the way he looked at her with unwavering trust.