Louis was expecting a scared or tearful reaction from Amara, but he was momentarily stunned when she swiftly turned to face him, glaring while holding her stinging cheek.

She smirked scornfully before standing. “Go on, hit me however you want. After all, that’s all you can do,” she said before walking away.

“Amara,” Louis called, but she didn’t turn back.

“Amara! If you leave this room, you’ll regret it,” he warned.

Amara turned to him, then smirked before walking out of the room.

Louis folded his fists tightly as he glared at nothing in particular.

Roland, who was still casually eating like nothing had happened, smiled. “What’s wrong with your...