"Stop. That’s too little," Riley said a mont later, shaking his head.
"You need to find the right balance. Add so more. I need you to focus, Bianca. Feel the life within the plant, connect with it. Healing isn’t about brute force—it’s about understanding the essence of life itself."
His voice was calm yet firm, echoing through the training ground as he guided her through the intricacies of healing. But despite her best efforts, Bianca found it impossible to focus.
The constant distraction around her was becoming unbearable.
"Master Riley," she finally blurted out, her patience wearing thin.
"Yes?" Riley responded lazily, barely looking away from the peeled grape Leia was about to place into his mouth.
Bianca clenched her fists, inhaling sharply before speaking.
"Can you please ask your won to leave while we’re training? It’s impossible to focus when they’re constantly hovering around you, trying to please you every second."
Riley raised an eyebrow, glancing around at the source of her frustration.
Leia, Ava, and Fay were seated comfortably beside him, each taking turns feeding him the freshest fruits, their gazes filled with admiration and affection.
Leia peeled grapes ticulously, ensuring none of the skin remained before gently placing them between Riley’s lips.
Ava, ever the attentive one, fanned him with a silk cloth, keeping him cool under the morning sun.
Fay, with a teasing smile, was dipping fruit slices into honey before pressing them against his lips, giggling each ti he took a bite.
They weren’t just pampering him—they were utterly devoted to spoiling him.
"Is that so?" Riley mused, chewing leisurely as he smirked. He leaned back comfortably, as if considering Bianca’s request.
"But Bianca, this is just part of my daily life. If you’re going to be my disciple, you’ll have to learn how to focus even when surrounded by distractions."
Bianca let out an exasperated sigh. "This isn’t just a distraction! How am I supposed to train when all I hear is you being fed like so kind of emperor?"
Leia chuckled softly, resting her chin on Riley’s shoulder. "You sound jealous, Bianca. If you want, you can take a break and feed Master Riley too. You’ll find it quite relaxing."
"Like hell I will!" Bianca snapped, her face turning red.
Ava laughed, twirling a strand of her hair between her fingers. "Co now, don’t be so uptight. It’s not like we’re stopping you from training. Just focus."
"You don’t get it! Healing requires peace, concentration, and attunent with life energy! How can I attune myself to nature when all I sense is indulgence?"
Fay, amused by Bianca’s growing frustration, leaned closer to Riley. "Riley, maybe she has a point. Should we leave?"
Riley sighed dramatically and stretched, finally standing up.
"Fine, fine. I’ll send them away for now. But Bianca," he said, his eyes glinting mischievously, "if you fail this lesson, we’ll repeat it tomorrow, and I won’t be as generous next ti."
Bianca crossed her arms, determined. "Just give a quiet space, and I’ll prove I can do this."
Riley turned to Leia, Ava, and Fay, waving them off. "Alright, ladies, give Bianca so space. Let’s not bully her too much today."
The three won pouted but relented, getting up gracefully.
"Don’t take too long, Riley," Leia said with a playful wink. "You still owe us so ti later."
Bianca groaned. It seed no matter what, Riley’s life would always be one of endless indulgence.
Still, Bianca persevered. She wasn’t training just to pass the ti—she had dreams, ambitions far beyond what she currently was.
If she wanted to stand beside Riley, to be soone worthy of his trust and admiration, she needed to push through.
"Try again," Riley instructed, his voice calm but firm.
Bianca exhaled, closing her eyes montarily before focusing once more. This ti, she steadied her breathing, reaching out with her spiritual essence in a controlled, precise manner.
She knew she had to get this right.
***
anwhile, as Bianca was absorbed in her training, Ava had her own goals in mind after that little morning event.
She wasn’t content with simply being another woman in Riley’s life—she wanted to stand out, to be special. And if there was one thing she knew about Riley, it was that he appreciated boldness.
Determined, she made her way toward Katherine, the strongest and most disciplined of Riley’s won. If anyone could help her, it would be her.
When Ava arrived at the training ground, she was imdiately greeted by a breathtaking sight.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Katherine was in the midst of her training, her staff a blur as she unleashed a flurry of powerful strikes.
The force behind each movent sent shockwaves rippling through the ground, the very air trembling in response.
Ava couldn’t help but be srized. This level of power and control—it was incredible. Katherine wasn’t just strong; she was a force of nature.
For ten full minutes, Ava watched, captivated, until Katherine finally ca to a stop. Sweat glistened on her toned body as she took a deep breath, rolling her shoulders to release the tension.
She turned toward Ava with a raised brow, sensing that she hadn’t just co to admire her training.
"Yes?" Katherine asked, her voice as steady as ever.
Ava hesitated for only a mont before gathering her resolve. She had co here with a purpose, and she wasn’t about to back down now.
"Katherine, I know you’re busy with training, so I’ll make this quick," Ava said, stepping forward. "I want to ask if you’d be willing to join in fulfilling Riley’s greatest wish—having a threeso."
She spoke with confidence, her heart pounding in anticipation.
But to her disappointnt, Katherine’s expression remained unchanged. Without a mont’s hesitation, she shook her head.
"Not ," Katherine replied firmly. "I want Riley for myself. I can’t bear to see him with other won, let alone be part of it. If you’re looking for soone to join you, try the others."
Ava exhaled, feeling a pang of frustration but ultimately accepting Katherine’s stance. She had expected as much—Katherine had always been clear about her feelings for Riley.
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