Jasmine's POV
The sounds of clashing weapons thundered over the training area as the storm of battle raged and the vibrations traveled through my very bones. I watched from the sideline as the warriors train, fight and perform their form exercises. This was where I expected to be and where I thought I belonged. This was how I’d become strong enough to protect myself, to never be vulnerable again.
A tall muscular woman with close cut hair and the unmistakable look of someone with a lot of questions on her face walked up to me. ‘You’re new here,’ she said with some roughness in her tone but not unfriendly. "Want to give it a try?"
I straightened my spine, meeting her gaze. "I'm here to train," I said firmly. "I need to be ready for whatever comes next."
She nodded, a hint of approval in
