The training hall was silent when Dominic guided Fay to the next stage of her training.

She felt exhausted, her body aching from the tough physical combat session with Lena, but

she knew this was just the start.

If she wanted to survive, she had to push beyond her limits. Dominic walked with purpose as he led her down a narrow hallway, his presence strong and commanding. Fay followed closely, her mind still racing from the last round of combat.

She had struggled to keep up with ...