Chapter 28 Echoes Of Authority

• The first light of dawn barely touched the horizon when Lucian led Celeste and Rafael to the training grounds. The air was crisp, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth. Training weapons glinted under the pale morning sun, lined up neatly on wooden racks.
• Celeste rolled her shoulders, already anticipating the grueling session ahead. But this wasn’t just about strength—she knew Lucian intended to push her beyond her limits, to unearth something within her that even she didn’t believe existed.
• "Today, we begin with endurance," Lucian announced, his piercing gaze settling on Celeste. "You’re strong, but strength means nothing if you can't outlast your enemy."