#Chapter 260: First Training Over

Every second felt like an eternity as I navigated the halls, my senses on high alert for any sign of approaching footsteps. As I reached the entrance to the training room, I paused, pressing my ear against the door to listen for any sounds from within. Silence greeted me, a reassuring sign that Prince Alexander had yet to return with Liam. Taking a deep breath to steady my nerves, I quietly pushed open the door and slipped back into the training room, my heart racing with anticipation. The room was deserted, the echoes of our earlier training session the only sound filling the space. Relief flooded through me as I made my way to the center of the room, my eyes scanning the empty space for any sign of movement. With each passing moment, the tension in my muscles began to ease, replaced by a sense of quiet calm. I had managed to return the book without incident, and for now, it seemed that my actions had gone unnoticed. But as I waited for Prince Alexander's return, a nagging