#Chapter 116: A leap of faith

Lionel’s POV “Today marks your third trial.” “What is today?” I ask weakly. “Running through the forest…a treasure hunt?” Each trial had gotten progressively more difficult. I had not forgotten the man’s last words to us. Knowing that this would be the worst of all did not inspire much confidence inside of me. Mr. Holder does not dignify my joke with a response. “In the first trial Alpha Lionel was the one to be tested. In the next it was Ms. Lupa being tested.” He reminds us. “This trial will test both of you as a couple. You must endure this one together. As one soul in two bodies.” ‘Vague as ever.’ I think sardonically. Unease coming across the bond from both of us. “Mr. Holder,” Nan begins. “that sounds almost sinister.” It’s a weak joke. One meant to lighten the tension. I sense that there is a concerned edge to it. He does not speak. That is not what alarms me. Not…it’s the utterly expressionless quality to his face. His lack of expression makes my wo