Nerina's POV Twenty contestants... ten matches... I sighed. Could we have last night over with some decent sleep, please? Just a short-time twisting spell would help... I sighed as Elder Jim called the names and my heart sank to my shoes... Guess not! I let out a breath as I heard my name being called and who my competitor was. The council had drawn names and I was lucky number seven, paired against Janine, a witch. Thank the Goddess my fight wasn't the last one of today... I don't think I will be able to stay awake until then. A yawn escaped my lips as I tried to tie my shoes. I was officially exhausted... over tired and closing my eyes was heaven. Three more matches.... then it was my turn and I could go off to my bed. I couldn't wait! I even decided that I might just

