The early morning light streamed through the windows of Nighthaven Academy, casting a soft glow across the training courtyard. Zoe couldn’t deny the flutter of excitement and nervous energy she felt as she walked toward the arena with Dominic and Nikola. After the past few days of intense physical conditioning, today marked the beginning of their first formal combat training.
It was a strange feeling - knowing she was no longer just running away from danger, but actively preparing to fight back. To survive.
She glanced at Dominic, his grin always just a little too mischievous for her liking. Nikola, on the other hand, walked beside them with a more serious expression, his brow furrowed as if the weight of what they were about to undertake had already settled on him.
“Ready for this?” D
