Daria’s POV

As soon as I entered the training yard again, I knew that something was not right.

The air was stifling, as after a storm, full of things already said and that could not be unsaid. Some of the warriors were in small groups and appeared to be paying attention to what was going on, when they were actually listening to something. Kael was almost at the edge of the grounds, his jaw stiff, his hands crossed. And standing some few steps by him was Lucius.

My stomach sank.

I made no rush as I walked towards them with my boots firm on the dirt. What had been said...