The meeting in the throne room quickly ended after Aren's declaration. The soldiers went back to their posts and our group left with a goal in mind.

I am ready to continue my training but of course, it's not that easy. Waiting for us outside the main chamber was a surprise. A surprise that caused Smokey to run behind me.

"Olivia." I said coldly

"Maria." She said with as much frigidness as me.

We stare each other down. Hatred for what she ...