EMBER.
I stood up, holding my hand out for Alec who happily took it.
Pride filled his features.
Not embarrassment.
I grinned as I faced our friends who were clapping or if you're Roman, chanting like he was my biggest fan.
General Varik gave me a small nod, approval and recognition tied into one.
Alec kissed my temple, his hand fixed permanently at my side.
Tommy and Harper walked over, high fiving me but the enjoyment soon disappeared as General Varik stepped onto the floor.
"Enough."
We all stood at attention.
"Princess." he acknowledged. "Phenomenal."
I fought the urge to smile before he turned to Alec.
"You continue to hold back, your opponent won't. You will get yourself killed." he spoke before turning to the rest of the class. "Continue."
Everybody got into the
