The sky above the Amazon village was painted with the warm colors of dusk, the sun beginning its slow descent beyond the horizon, casting long shadows across the clearing.
After the exhausting day of training with Grandmother Kaela, I was beyond relieved to finally have a moment to catch my breath. Victor and I had settled into the small hut assigned to us, and the air between us was thick with unspoken plans and anticipation for the challenge that lay ahead.
Victor leaned back against the wooden wall, his eyes focused on me with a look that carried both worry and determination. His golden curls caught the last of the sunlight filtering through the narrow window, giving his hair a soft halo-like glow. I could see his expression shifting between excitement and nervousness as he finally broke the silence.
