Selene’s POV

I arrived at the Healer training facility early. My nerves swirled in my stomach as I prepared for the practical portion of my exam. This day would be different. I’d finally get the chance to put everything I had studied and practiced to the test. The other students trickled in, glancing at me with a mixture of curiosity and disdain, but I paid them no mind. My focus was on the task ahead.

Before I could make my way to the designated area for the practicals, a ...