SAMIEN'S POV I soon fell asleep, oblivious to my worries for a short while. A knock rang on my door, jolting me awake. “Samien!!! Are you awake?” Lyra’s shrill voice rang in the air. The door turned open before I could speak. She jumped onto the bed, her face wet with sweat. Her stench reached my nose quickly. “How's my sweet sister doing?” I sat upright. “Why are you sweating so much? And your stench? Ewww!!” I twitched gently at my nose, my brows creasing. “I've been training all day with the soldiers. Would you like to join us tomorrow?” “No!” I replied blankly, quite uninterested. “Of what use is it anyways?” She pulled closer. I pushed her away, gently. “You should take a shower first. You smell so bad.” “Fine!” Her hands flung in the air, eyes rolling. I remained still

