‘To never give up. Regardless of what this world throws at us, be it Narlakai invasions, or simply trying to hit a mark…’ she said, directing her gaze towards the target affixed to the side of the barn, ‘We must never give up – to do so only leads to ruin. My former life taught me that hard lesson well. I will not repeat the mistakes of my past.’
‘So, you are saying that I should not give up – ever.’
‘Exactly.’
‘But I cannot hit the target; shooting is not my strong suit.’
‘And if you give up now, you will never hit that target!’ she said, fervently. ‘I gave up on my previous life, and now, I can never go back to it.’
‘So, if you had risen to Laina’s challenge, become the leader she saw in you--’
‘Yes, events may have played out very differently. Instead, I put obstacles in my p
