There were a couple of chuckles around the classroom at her lame joke, though none came from Sam. He would barely look at her and she was doing her best to avoid looking at him. If she had to call on someone to answer a question, she always chose someone else besides Sam, even if the other recruits took notice.
“The exam takes place tomorrow morning, same time and same place as class. I know it’s daunting – I know it’s worse than anything any of you ever did in high school or college, but the Forest wants the best, and this exam is one of the ways they choose their best recruits. I’ll see you all bright and early tomorrow morning. Get some rest – and study. Good luck.”
The men all filed out of the classroom, with the exception of Sam, who stayed behind in his seat. Oh no. I’ve be
