The training started, but honestly, it was more like running around than anything serious. Derek made me shift, and we kept running circles around the field. Sometimes he would chase me, and I’d laugh so hard I almost tripped. Mira, who was supposed to be standing aside, slowly moved closer. She kept shouting things like, “Run faster! Don’t let the king catch you!”

I couldn’t help laughing at how serious she was cheering me on.

It was fun, though. Every time Derek almost caught me, ...