"Well… whatever's going on between my brother and me isn't really your concern. Let's just say we've gotten closer lately. Anyways…"
Garrick rose from his seat and made his way toward the door.
"…I've got the token, which means my word is law. You know what to do."
As he left, Ingrid's gaze lingered on the door, darkening as her jaw tightened.
…
The next day came quickly, and just as planned, each trainee gathered on the training grounds by dawn.
"Alright, here are your missions."
Garrick handed each group a paper containing their assignments. When he reached their team, Kaiden stepped forward and extended his arm with a composed expression.
However, Garrick only spared him an amused glance before walking past him and handing it to Zephyrion instead.
Kaiden's fists tightened.
"Damn it…."
"I'm giving you a few minutes. Go through your missions. Your instructors will be here soon."
