Marked By Moonfire
She had never trained with these wolves, never fought alongside them—every strike, every block, was tested in isolation, her survival instincts guiding her.
The first clash rang out like thunder. Staffs cracked, echoing across the yard. Nova blocked, dodged, and countered, movements fueled by years of personal survival rather than formal training. Each blow rattled her bones, each strike sent a shiver through her spine. The scent of sweat, pine, and dust filled her nostrils, grounding her in the brutal reality of the fight.
“You fight angry,” Lyra growled, driving her back. “Anger burns hot, but it burns out fast.”
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