Kali’s POV The world spun as I hit the ground, a cloud of dust rising around me. Pain shot through my ribs, sharp and fiery, but I bit down a groan. My lungs burned as I gasped for breath, every inhale scraping like sandpaper. “Had enough yet?” Vera’s voice carried above me, half mocking, half concerned. I stared up at her, blinking sweat out of my eyes. My whole body screamed in protest, but I forced my voice out, hoarse and stubborn. “No.” Vera sighed, shaking her head. “You’re going to regret this, sweetheart.” Before I could brace myself, she lunged. Her fist cut through the air, aimed squarely for my jaw— “Stop!” Aiden’s voice sliced through the training ground like a blade. Vera froze, her fist hovering inches from my face. A muscle in her arm twitched, then she slowly lowered it, smirking down at me. “You’re lucky, princess,” she said with a wink, stepping back. I lay there for a moment, panting. My arms trembled as I pushed myself upright, dirt clinging to my
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