The Lycan King's Defiant Surrogate
“This training will be conducted in the courtyard. You will not be the only attendee, so I expect you not to embarrass me. Several trainees of the guard will also be taking the training.”
“I understand,” I say, relieved. “I’ll do my best.”
“Do better than that,” Caleb says and lists another name.
My annoyance immediately returns.
Later, when summoned for the warrior training, I head out into the courtyard. There, in a far corner, blessedly away from the pit where I had nearly been whipped, I find the Pitmaster, who looks younger than I remember. Though I’ve never seen her in sunlight before.
Several guard trainees are already there, each flexing or showing off with backflips or handstands. T