But I heard Mora's voice steadily cutting through my panic. "Hold. Hold. HOLD."
I clenched every muscle and forced the fire back into my veins. It clawed at me and begged to break free, but I locked it down, shaking with the effort.
But I heard Mora's voice steadily cutting through my panic. "Hold. Hold. HOLD."
I clenched every muscle and forced the fire back into my veins. It clawed at me and begged to break free, but I locked it down, shaking with the effort.
The sword pressed against my shoulder and it felt cold against my skin.
But the fire did not burst.
The clearing fell silent.
I stood trembling as I stared into the warrior's eyes with his blade touching me. My hands burned but nothing happened.
The trainer lowered his sword as awe spread across his face. "She… she did it."
Gasps spread then murmurs of disbelief.
Mora's eyes were sharp with satisfaction. "Finally."
I exhaled sharply. For the first time, I had faced my pack, held my power, and not destroyed them.
