Lily stared at Kent for a long moment, trying to decipher what he was doing. This wasn't the same Kent she had known before.
Something had changed—his focus, his determination, even his interactions with her had become distant, as if his mind was consumed by something far greater than the immediate concerns of their world.
Finally, with a reluctant sigh, Lily turned away, her heart heavy with frustration and doubt. Over the past few days, she had noticed several things about Kent.
King Ragnar had taken him so easily, accepting him without question, something she had never anticipated. It unsettled her, this sudden closeness between the king and Kent. Why had Ragnar accepted Kent so quickly? Why did Ragnar allow Kent to participate in the Honor Justice fight without knowing his strength?
