C10 The Warrior Who Knew Her Mother

"You have your mother's eyes."

The words hit harder than any punch.

Lyra froze.

The arena vanished around her.

The crowd.

The noise.

The anticipation.

Everything faded into the background.

Only Darius remained.

Standing across from her.

Watching.

Waiting.

The giant warrior looked completely calm.

As though he hadn't just dropped a bomb into the middle of her life