The Next Day.
Iris recalled her conversation with Xavier from the previous night. The shock lingered, disrupting her sleep and occupying her mind with thoughts from her past that begged for clarification.
What she heard from him still stunned her; even now, it felt more like a dream than reality. However, when morning came, Xavier excused himself, citing something he needed to attend to. He was left without the chance to ask him.
Iris redirected herself to Gavriel's cabin to assess Justin's training progress.
When she arrived, they had already started practice. She settled on a couch on the veranda, relishing the vast expanse of woods stretching out before her. The stunning beauty calmed her mind, and she felt refreshed again after a lack of sleep. In the distance, she observed Gavriel training Justin, their conversation too distant for her to bother listening in.
