When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 333

Suddenly, voices from outside broke the silence, and the two of them quickly put some distance between themselves.

Lemira scrambled to her feet, "I- I'm gonna go change."

Orion sat up, watching her retreat in haste.

He laid back down, his heart had been racing too, nearly leaping out of his chest.

He turned his head, catching sight of the sunset outside. It was indeed beautiful.

But not as beautiful as her.

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Back in the locker room, Lemira sat down, covering her face with her hands, taking a long time to calm down.

Was her heartbeat that loud just now?

Did he hear it?

Lemira rubbed her face and went to shower, feeling sore all over.

After changing, she walked out with her hair dried and draped over her shoulders, looking serene.

She glanced around subconsciously, not seeing Orion anywhere. Had he left?

Reaching for her phone to send a message, she hesitated.

"Aren't you leaving?"

Orion stood in front of her, already in fresh clothes, his hair still damp.

Lemira put away her phone and walked over, and they slowly made their way outside, both carrying the scent of the gym's body wash.

As the sun set, darkness crept in around them.

Reaching the bottom of the building, Lemira stopped. "I need to head back to my dorm."

"Hmm, make sure to apply some ice to your arm. You can't train intensely every day; you'll hurt yourself."

His voice was low and stern, causing her to look down, avoiding his gaze. "I know how to take care of myself."

"Training like your life depends on it, one would think you were preparing for battle."

His words were sharp as ever!

Lemira looked up at him defiantly. "Yes, I am preparing for battle."

"What are you afraid of?"