Elara’s povHow could I sleep when everyone was going to watch me fail?Last minute training left my limbs aching and by the time people started arriving at the sparring field, I was wired enough to either shine or shatter.Lupinemore issued combat clothes clung to my skin, tight and unforgiving. My hands were behind me and my back was straight as the principal walked into the field. He didn’t smile or have an expression. He motioned for Nyx to stay at the other side and he obeyed. A bitter lump lodged in my throat as I started to mentally prepare. Even if they got wind of what and who I truly was, I wasn’t going to give up.The principal stood in front of us, his hand raised to signal my doom when suddenly, the Ardent brothers came out of nowhere.“Sir! Permission to speak?” Kael asked and the whole school turned their full focus on him. The principal gave a low growl as he gave a slight nod and slowly, Kael’s face shifted, a knowing smirk playing at the corners of his lips.“Nyx
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