Chapter 13

Orion's fists collided with the punching bag suspended in the air, the sound echoing through the room. Each blow was filled with an intensity that could only come from deep-seated frustration and anger. Sweat poured down his face, mixing with the creases on his forehead as it trickled down into his eyes. He didn't bother wiping it away, instead, he channeled the feeling into his punches, each one stronger than the last.

As he punched, his muscles tensed, bulging out with the effort. The aggression with which he attacked the bag seemed to stem from some unpleasant memory that he couldn't shake off. His breaths were ragged and heavy, his chest heaving as he continued to deliver each punch with more ferocity than the last.

“I won't let him get to her!” His voice was filled with a fierce determination, his eyes holding a mix of anger and nervousness. He continued to pummel the bag, his fists slamming into the leather with a force that shook the entire room.

But then, he misse