Chapter 10 Shadows Of The Past

• Celeste stood at the edge of the training grounds, her fingers curling into fists as the cool night air brushed against her skin. The bruises on her body ached, but she welcomed the pain. It reminded her of how far she had come.
• Rafael had pushed her harder today, relentless in his approach. Every time she thought she was getting faster, stronger, he found a way to prove her wrong. But that only fueled her determination.
• “You’re still hesitating,” Rafael said, stepping beside her. “You fight like someone trying to prove a point, not like someone ready to win.”