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Chapter 20

Author: Mari
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The next morning, I woke up before the sun had fully risen. My whole body ached from yesterday’s training, but I forced myself to sit up. The pain was a reminder—I was getting stronger.

I stepped out of the small cave Ronan and I had been using. The forest was quiet except for the distant chirping of birds. Ronan was nowhere to be seen, and I was relieved. I wasn’t ready to deal with him yet.

Instead, I turned toward Cassian’s cave. Today, I was ready for more.

---

Cassian was already there, waiting for me. He leaned against a rock with his arms crossed, watching me with an amused smirk.

"Didn’t think you’d actually show up," he said.

I rolled my shoulders, ignoring the soreness. "I don’t back down."

Cassian chuckled. "Good. Because today, we’re stepping it up."

He tossed me a wooden training sword. It was lighter than a real blade, but still solid enough to bruise.

I caught it, adjusting my grip. "What’s the lesson?"

His smirk widened. "Survival."

Before I could react, he lunged.

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