SAMIEN’S POV

My eyes blinked rapidly as a lump formed in my throat. He ogled at me, lips grimly pressed.

“What are you doing here?” I mumbled under my breath, anxiety between in me.

“What do you mean what am I doing here?” His voice buzzed, startling me. “You literally collapsed earlier today and I thought to check on you.”

I chuckled. Was I hallucinating things or did Mark just mention that he had come to check on me?

“Thank you! I'm doing much better now.”

“Oh! Great! So you'll have the chance to train with me tomorrow. Remember we're stuck together as partners, right?”

It snapped within me just...