The afternoon passed by in a blur of confusion and uncertainty, but I did my best to push it aside. My mind raced with everything I had learned—the Luna, Mr. Hale’s cryptic words, and the overwhelming weight of powers I didn’t understand. But I couldn’t let it consume me completely. Not yet. I needed to focus. I had training to do, and I didn’t have the luxury of letting my emotions cloud my thoughts.
After a quick lunch—some sandwich I barely tasted—I made my way back to the training grounds. The moment I stepped outside, the cool air hit my skin, offering a brief reprieve from the heat inside my head. My body, however, had become accustomed to the burn of daily training. Margaret had been relentless, pushing me harder and further than I ever thought I could go. But there was no denying
