WINTER
“It’s enough, Winter. You did a good job today now let's get back to the castle.” Loran’s voice drifted from behind me, but I didn’t stop.
With the blindfold still strapped over my eyes, I kept driving my fists into the target in front of me again and again. My body screamed with exhaustion, sweat dripping down my skin, but I couldn’t quit after what Valtor said about me.
I wasn’t weak. And I would prove it to that man.
“Did I hit the mark again, Loran?" I panted.
I knew he was still nearby but no answer came. The silence pressed against me until unease curled in my stomach. Frowning, I ripped off the blindfold. My lashes fluttered as my vision adjusted to the darkness.
I turned and froze in an instant seeing that not only Loran was there but Valtor too. His gaze fixed on me b
