Kyra reached out, gently placing her hand on his arm, offering silent support.
"That day," Lucas said, his voice a bit shakier, "something inside me just snapped. I couldn't let them hurt us anymore. I pushed myself harder than I ever had before, fighting with everything I had left. And that's when I advanced to Rank 5. But… it came at a cost. Seeing Vince like that… it's something I'll never forget. I-I almost lost him…"
Without hesitation, Kyra wrapped her arms around him, pulling him into a comforting hug.
'Oh my hottie Vince! He was so pitiful,' her beast commented inside her head, making Kyra nod slightly, agreeing with the sadness in its voice.
"You're the strongest, Luca," Kyra whispered, her voice full of warmth and pride. "I am so proud of you." She leaned in and kissed his cheek softly, then took a deep breath, soaking in his comforting scent.
