Zara "One thing keeping me in this Academy is this journal," I said as I clutched the book closer to my chest. "This Academy has the secret of everything," I stood up from my bed, I was already sweating before I even stepped into the training yard. Everyone had paired up, there were teams of four, sparring partners already in corners, and they all had weapons in their hands. "Zara," I heard someone say. My mind raced because that was obviously Ronan's voice. I raised my head to look at him. "You will be fighting solo today," He said, frowning his face as he talked to me. I blinked. "What?" "You're going to take on three opponents." I paused, then I heard a laugh echoing through the courtyard wall. They must laugh honestly, because what he said was amusing. He meant

