WINTER

“It’s enough, Winter. You did a good job today now let's get back to the castle.” Loran’s voice drifted from behind me, but I didn’t stop.

With the blindfold still strapped over my eyes, I kept driving my fists into the target in front of me again and again. My body screamed with exhaustion, sweat dripping down my skin, but I couldn’t quit after what Valtor said about me.

I wasn’t weak. And I would prove it to that man.

“Did I hit the mark again, Loran?" I panted.

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