Chapter 52. Rejected

I wake up still in Darius' bed. Ash never came last night to say Kellan had returned. I'm not even sure what time I fell asleep. I refused to until he returned.

Clearly, I was too tired to stay awake, as I fell asleep anyway. Surely he will be back today? The event is tomorrow.

"Tomorrow, are you sure you want to do it with a live target and go against someone?" Darius looks at me.

"It's better than shooting at a still target. Not exactly entertaining, is it?"

He chuckles, nodding. "No, but it's safer for you."

My eyes roll. "You shouldn't be that bothered about my safety, Darius."

"Your safety is important. Why do you think you barely sleep alone? Even Kellan is worried someone will slip into your room one night to attack you. It's unlikely, but he's worried they will."

"He wasn't last night." My words are cold.

"You can't be