Deceptive Embrace

"I couldn't just forget what happened. I promised myself I'd beat her someday. That's why I asked to meet you here. I want to train with you, learn from you, and get better."

Maeve's words were a careful blend of truth and deception, so her expression gave absolutely nothing away. Even as Kael studied her with those sharp, piercing eyes, he couldn't decipher what she was really thinking.

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