Zade could not process the reality of the situation. He looked at her, and then he looked at the empty air.
Zade spoke, his voice completely breathless. "Am I dreaming?"
He needed to check if he was awake. But instead of him pinching himself, he reached out his hand. He pinched Austin's arm incredibly hard.
"Ouch!" Austin yelled, jumping backward and rubbing his sore arm. "Hey, what was that for? Why didn't you pinch yourself?"
Zade ignored Austin completely. A massive, incredibly excited smile broke out across Zade's face. His shock instantly turned into hero worship.
Zade continued speaking, looking at Camilla with shining eyes.
"You are really awesome, sister," Zade praised her loudly, stepping closer to her. "You are practically my absolute hero! Did you see how you kicked his leg? It was amazing!"
Zade placed his right hand over his heart, making a completely serious, unbreakable vow of loyalty.
