There was always someone stronger. Always something beyond your reach. When you met new people, watch more and act less. Never make a move unless you were certain of the outcome.
Those were the words her mentor had given her before she left the mountain, and Lena had followed them faithfully for years. She had kept her head down, concealed her abilities, and avoided drawing attention to herself whenever possible. But this time, she had taken a risk. She had seized Ethan without gathering any intelligence beforehand because there was something important she needed to accomplish, something that could affect the safety of everyone in Border City.
In her mind, there had been no other choice. If sacrificing one person could save many others, then the sacrifice was justified.
