The morning sun barely touched the valley before Asha dragged Kael into the clearing again. Her bow was slung across her back, but today she carried no arrows. Only her sharp eyes and sharper will.
“You lost control yesterday,” she said flatly. “And you nearly burned yourself hollow. That ends now.”
Kael rubbed the back of his neck, weary. “I kept the scout from escaping—”
“You scorched a man until his armor melted.” Her voice cut through him like steel. “You think saving us excuses that?”
He opened his mouth, then shut it. She was right.
“Again,” Asha commanded.
Kael swallowed hard and spread his stance. He could feel the storm, restless from the moment he woke. Sparks snapped across his skin like it was eager for release.
“Draw it in,” Asha ordered. “Not out. Control begins with s
