Chapter 31. The First Page
Hey readers, just a quick note:
I've changed Reo's name to Leo in the narration to avoid confusion from the dual names. Hope this makes things clearer moving forward!
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In the evening at the infrimary room, Leo sat on his cot, sipping hot coffee, its sharp smell filling the air.
Liana perched nearby, her usual worry fading into a small, happy smile. "I'm glad," she said, her voice light. "Your troubles are done now."
Leo stopped mid-sip, his crimson eyes flicking to her, hard and quick. "Which troubles?" he asked, voice low and edged.
Liana frowned, puzzled. "What? You beat Garrik. No more problems, right?" She looked at him, hopeful.
Leo laughed, a deep, rough sound, taking another sip before setting the cup with a firm tap. "You're wrong, Liana. My problems didn't stop—they grew."
Her eyes went wide, worry creeping back. "What do you mean?"
He leaned back, arms behind his head, smirk tight and knowing. "This is like a book, and I've only turned the first page. Obsidian Academy isn't about learning—it's about power, connections, dominance. I've shown dominance, and they don't like it."
I made Prince Cassian really mad today. Like putting up fire under his ass