Chapter 174

Violet

I tried not to look anyone in the eyes.

Whatever torturous exercises Rochwall had them doing, they did not look happy. Just a few days ago, some of them had been smiling at me, making it appear as if I was finally earning their respect. But now?

I felt the nerves get the better of me. This was how it usually turned out for me. The same way people admired me quickly, they would turn against me just as fast, and I couldn’t even blame them.

Allowing the Captain to show up late? That was crazy.

Maybe this was what Aelius meant when he said I was selfish. What if they all hated me again, and I would have to start from scratch?

“You know what,” Rochwall’s voice broke through my thoughts. He gestured to the group, inviting them all into the conversatio