Penelope's POV

The training facility is empty when Timothy and I arrive at three in the afternoon. He's already done his morning session with Ethan, and I can see the exhaustion on his face.

"Are you sure you want to do this today?" I ask. "You look beat."

"I don't have time to be tired," Timothy says, as he stretches his shoulders. "Besides, you said speed and strategy. That doesn't require as much strength."

"It requires focus," I say, "and you can barely keep your eyes open."

"I'm fine," ...