Chapter 895

• Tabitha caught the sudden wave of pressure radiating from him and immediately pulled back. "Oh, sorry. I shouldn't be prying into military secrets."
• The golden flash of aggression in Cyrus's eyes flickered, replaced by his usual composure. "No, I've overreacted. It is not safe at the border now, and I don't want you to be caught in the crossfire. So, my apologies."
• A heavy silence fell between them after that. And they didn't say anything more.