Chapter 42
Chapter forty-two
Everly
Ipace the length of the war room, my thoughts crashing into one another like waves in a storm. Mia and Scarlett sit at the long wooden table, absently picking at the baked treats I had Lutin and Senka bring in, silently watching me. Zaria went to find Nix, promising to return soon.
My body thrums with annoyance, making me twitchy and irritable. I am not leaving this room until we have a solid plan.
The double doors push open with a creak, and Raiden strides in, a heavy frown etched into his features.
His skin glistens with a sheen of sweat, and his breath comes in sharp exhales.
“What’s going on?” he growls, his silver eyes sweeping over me, assessing.
“I’m training the new recruits. This couldn’t have waited? ”
Stopping mid-pace, my hands fly to my hips as I face him. “No, it couldn’t.”
Raiden studies me for a beat longer, his gaze searching my expression before he raises an eyebrow. “How are the headaches?”