Morning sunlight spilled through the curtains, landing gently on AK's face. His body twitched, half-rested and half-exhausted from the relentless training of the past few days. He sat up slowly, running a hand through his messy hair, the faint soreness of muscles reminding him of Ajay's cruel drills. Yet there was a strange sense of satisfaction in that ache. It was proof that his weak body was being reforged.
Still, his first thought wasn't about training. It was about her.
"Maya…" AK whispered under his breath, his cheeks heating. The cool morning air couldn't hide the warmth on his skin. He shook his head, forcing himself to focus. No, I can't get distracted… she's the guild master, the Hunter Guild leader. She's out of my reach.
