*Three weeks later* ACYN “AGAIN!!!” I commanded Jordan, Jonathan, my father, and five other warriors back to the ring after I got up from the mat. I was beaten, bloody and could barely stand but each defeat just rekindled the rage inside of me. I couldn’t be defeated- not when she needed me to find her. “Son-“ my father tried to stop me from continuing but I was ignoring him and anyone who dared tried to control me. I slowly re-focused on him and released a deep, powerful growl, rumbling from my chest. A warning. “I said again, damnit!” Everyone exchanged worried glances, still panting and moving slowly because of the evening's trainings. We did this every night in The Order’s training arena. “No, this is enough, son. Everyone, go back to your rooms and houses. We’

