The feeling of Eva pressing herself against his chest greatly eased the anxiety Lucas was feeling anxious about the ever shrinking distance between them and the Capital.
He closed his eyes and blocked out their surroundings. If only he could make this moment last longer.
Eventually, Eva moved and the faint sense of disappointment filled his mind again. He opened his eyes and released her small body.
'Stay here.' He wanted to tell her, but he stopped himself.
Eva took a deep breath and seemed to be pumping herself up for something. After getting to her feet she began to practice with the knives he had given her once more.
Lucas had set up a number of targets for her to aim at. Her aim was gradually increasing in accuracy.
Once again Lucas thought about delaying their visit to the Capital in order to increase her training. However, he knew that this would probably make her hate him.
