Elara’s POV
~ Two days before entering the Games ~
“Elara,” Lucas said, leaning against the doorframe of the training room, arms crossed and expression unreadable. “We leave in two days. You need to rest and take it easy. You don’t want to burn yourself out now.”
Sweat dripped down my temple as I slammed another punch into the heavy bag. “Just one more hour,” I panted, my fists moving so fast they blurred. “Then I’ll rest.”
Lucas sighed, muttering something under his breath before walking off. I caught a faint, ‘You never listen,’ before the door clicked shut.
The silence that followed was heavy. until footsteps echoed behind me. I spun instantly, claws half-out, ready to attack.
It was only Dante and Kael.
“Whoa, easy, warrior princess,” Kael said, hands up. “We come in peace.”
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