#Chapter 263: The Man in a White Coat

After school the next day, Lucas and I headed to Grandma Jo's house and settled in to wait for Liam's arrival.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of apprehension gnawing at me, knowing that today marked my second training session with Prince Alexander

The unsettling memory of the mysterious man in the lab coat lingered in the back of my mind, casting a shadow over my excitement.

Lucas and I sat in the living room, trying to keep the atmosphere light despite the tension humming between us. Grandma Jo bustled around the kitchen, humming a tune as she prepared dinner, seemingly oblivious to the weight of the situation.

As the minutes ticked by, the anticipation grew heavier, and I found myself fidgeting with the hem of my shirt, my nerves getting the better of me.

Finally, a sound came from the backyard, and Lucas and I both rushed outside

Liam stood beside the portal he had created, waiting patiently for me. His expression was unreadable as he glanced up at our approach.

"Hello, Shana," L