Chapter 30 Unyielding Resolve

• The morning air was sharp, carrying the crisp scent of damp earth and pine as Celeste stepped onto the training field. The sky was still streaked with the remnants of dawn, warm hues fading into the vast stretch of blue. The warriors were already awake, some stretching, others sparring, their movements precise and disciplined.
• She tightened the wraps around her hands, exhaling slowly. Today was going to be different. Today, she wouldn’t hesitate.
• Across the field, Lucian stood with his arms crossed, observing a group of warriors practicing their stances. His presence was commanding, effortless in a way that made others instinctively fall in line.