Mira’s pov I walked to the cabin just before dawn again. My body felt heavy, my legs still sore from yesterday. I did not want to go, but I knew he would come and get me if I did not, so I went. The door was open and I could see candlelight inside. I stopped at the doorway meanwhile Simon was sitting on a wooden stool in the middle of the room, watching the door, waiting for me. "Come in," he said. I stepped inside and stood. “Today we start formal training,” he said. His calm voice scared me more than his anger. “You will follow commands, hold still, take my scent, and speak only when I allow it. Do you understand?” I didn't answer, just stared at him. "First command," he said. "Kneel." I stayed standing. He watched me for a moment, unsurprised. “You’re failing on purpose,” he said. “That’s your choice, but failure has a punishment.” He stood up from the stool and walked toward me. "Second command," he said. "Hold still." He moved fast, gripping my arms and pulling me t
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