Chapter 128

Lucas's POV

3 Days to The Ancient Rites.

4 PM

The training ground was quiet when I arrived, the morning’s chaos has already ruined today's activities. The ground beneath my boots was damp from last night’s rain. It was grounding in a way, though my chest still felt heavy.

Sienna was already there, standing at the center of the training ring. She wore one of the lighter training uniforms Valerie must have fetched for her, she looked so gorgeous. Her eyes moved to me when I approached her, and for a moment, I caught the vulnerability in them before she masked it with a forced smile.

“You’re late,” she teased softly, though her voice carried none of the usual playfulness.

I smirked faintly, trying to pretend I didn't notice the fake smile . “You’re just e