Chapter 243: BALANCE OF STRENGTH

Edeline   Sometimes, though, thoughts about Percival and the old crew pop into my head... Darius too. But I push those thoughts down as soon as they surface. I do not really let myself dwell on that anymore.   Suddenly, a knock on my door snaps me out of my thoughts. "Hey, Edeline! Let’s go! You are running behind! Alpha is waiting!" Damon’s voice calls from the other side.   I toss on some socks, dash over to the door, and swing it open with a grin. "Almost ready! Just need to grab my shoes," I say with a quick laugh.   I head back into my closet, grab my black Nikes, and look up to see Damon making himself comfortable on my bed.   "Hey, Edeline, you know what today is, right?" He grins at me, his hazel eyes practically sparkling as he leans back with his hands behind his head.   I glance at him while slipping on my second shoe, a smirk tugging at the corner of my lips. "How could I forget? It is going to be fun taking Alexa down today," I reply, giving him a playful wink as I grab my