chapter 102

Strength in Unity

The morning air was crisp as Emily stepped onto the training grounds behind the mansion, her breath visible in the cool breeze. The familiar smell of earth and sweat filled her senses, bringing with it a sense of calm and focus she hadn’t felt in weeks. This was where she found her strength, where she could push away the darkness that had settled over her since Austin’s death.

Her brothers were already there, each engaged in their warm-up routines. Xender, the eldest, was stretching his powerful arms, his muscles rippling under his shirt with each movement. Kelsey was running laps around the grounds, his speed and endurance unmatched, while Chris was at the punching bag, delivering precise, calculated blows.

Emily joined them, falling into her warm-up routine. She started with stretches, feeling the tension ease out of her muscles. It had been a month since Austin’s death, and while the pain was still fresh, she knew she couldn’t afford to let it consume her. She ha