In the end, the ultimate test would still be of their abilities.
Zoe Pierce rested her cheek on her hand. She thought of the Betas who could link with Mechas, and then she thought of herself.
Her biggest secret, the one she could never reveal.
Even now, she couldn't tell how much longer it would be before she could pilot a Mecha without hiding anything.
The meal passed amidst idle chatter and lighthearted banter.
In the evening, the sky had yet to grow completely dark.
The moment Nathan Lockwood spoke, he drew the attention of everyone except Chase Shaw. "Chase, walk Zoe back."
Chase Shaw's gaze swept over their faces before he nodded. "Alright."
Erin Xavier stared at Nathan Lockwood in confusion, while Miles Sherman frowned deeply. Zoe Pierce looked at Nathan in astonishment.
Zoe Pierce had thought Nathan Lockwood would be the one to walk her back this time.
'But his time wasn't up yet...'
'Is it because of what he said he was going to tell Chase?'
