~CELINE~
"A chance?" Matthias laughed, the sound echoing across the training ground as other warriors gathered closer. "We don't need to give chances to Eastern rejects who couldn't even handle their own pack."
Ouch.
I felt my jaw clench but kept my expression neutral. These were exactly the kinds of jabs I'd expected. "Then by all means," I gestured to the training ground, "don't let me interrupt your important work."
His eyes narrowed at my tone, clearly expecting me to defend myself or lash out. When I didn't, he turned to the others. "Back to positions! Let's show our... guest how real warriors train."
I moved to the edge of the clearing, finding a spot against a tree where I could observe. Lilja shot me a questioning look, but I shook my head slightly. Sometimes watching was mor
