**Gaia's POV**

Three days have passed since the Second Chance Mate revelation turned my world upside down. Three days of throwing myself into training until my muscles scream and my mind goes blessedly quiet. Three days of pushing my body past its limits because physical exhaustion is easier to manage than emotional chaos.

The training grounds have become my sanctuary. Sparring. Weapons practice. Endurance runs. Combat drills until I collapse. It's ...