Anila POV
He looked surprised by my question as he wrapped an arm around my shoulders and tucked me into his side.
“No, of course not. It’s good that you learned fast,” he told me. “It means you will be safe during your shift at your current pace. Your body will be strong and able to handle the change.”
“You just seemed worried earlier,” I pointed out. “When I first succeeded, I mean.”
He shook his head.
“Did I seem worried?” He asked, his brows scrunching together. “I wasn’t trying to seem worried and I’m sorry if it came off that way. I’ve just never seen anyone learn as quickly as you before. But make no mistake, I’m incredibly proud of you and relieved that you were able to do it so quickly.”
I smiled at his praise and leaned into him.
I felt a thousand times closer to Xa
