"Frostvale is what you will be working on today."
The next morning, Garok's announcement resembled a death sentence. The public yard was still full of pavilions and peaceful observation. Now there were more people. Someone must have mentioned the test. Older and higher-ranking fighters were interested on the margins. Nyx was always there, but her eyes were sharper.
Saw my dad. He sat silently next to Thorne, staring at Caelan waiting at the perimeter of the training circle instead of me. This couple was a sign. A test for both.
I approached Caelan and he stared at me. An experienced boxer may hide behind his calm, concentrated countenance. He appeared stressed; his eyes and mouth were tense. He heard Lyra's warning. He was aware of them. But he knew what could go wrong.
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