Chapter 23
The Path to Strength
In the morning, Lucia tightened the wraps around her wrists, her resolve was hardening now. If she was going to prove herself, she needed to be stronger, not just in words, but in action this time.
Kain stood a few feet away, arms crossed as he watched the warriors gather.
"You don't have to do this." His sharp gaze moved to Lucia.
"Yes, I do." Lucia met his eyes, her jaw was set.
"Pair her with someone who won't break her in the first ten minutes." Kain exhaled through his nose, then turned to Kael.
"That rules out half the pack." Kael smirked.
"I can handle myself." Lucia rolled her eyes.
"Oh, this is going to be fun." Astrid, who had been on a tree, let out a low chuckle.
"You are supposed to be helping me." Lucia shot her a look.
"I am helping, by making sure you don't embarrass yourself too badly." Astrid said, pushing off the tree and stepping forward.
