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The First Lesson in Pain

Author: SAPHIRA
last update publish date: 2026-03-13 21:47:30

Dawn broke over the Forbidden Woods with the subtlety of a slap.

Ice-cold water hit my face.

I gasped, flailing, rolling straight off the narrow bed and crashing onto the hard wooden floor with a thud that rattled my teeth. My heart leapt into my throat as I scrambled for breath, blinking water out of my eyes.

Zane stood over me, an empty bucket hanging loosely from his hand. His expression was utterly unsympathetic.

"Training starts now," he said flatly.

I pushed myself onto my elbows, sp
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briannavin14
Even I felt proud of her when he praised her. Also, Zane. you weren't going easy on her. that girl almost lost her head with that staff you were swinging about!
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LUCIANA
like I just hope you have the strength to face anything that's coming cuz this isn't funny
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OmaPhinaPhire
It is a start and it's going to be tougher with time.
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