She quietly took a seat at the far end of the cabin, deliberately placing distance between herself and Somto.
Not because she didn't want to be near him, but because… she could sense that right now, he needed space.
Though if she could read Somto's thoughts, she would realise that she was doing the opposite of what he needed in that moment.
But truthfully, she also needed space.
Her body was exhausted. The coronation, the crowd, the emotions, everything had hit her all at once. Her head leaned back into the seat as she dropped her phone on a side table.
Before she knew it, her eyes fluttered closed.
Rest, Nnenna, she told herself. The journey ahead is long… and the life waiting for you will never be the same.
And as the jet soared into the clouds, leaving the continent behind, a quiet determination began to bloom in her chest.
She didn't know what awaited her at the academy.
But whatever it was…
She would be ready.
