It's Happening, Nora...

NORA POV

It wasn't up to ten minutes after his departure when Uncle Callum walked in. He didn't say a word to me, rather he looked around for a while before taking his leave.

To me, I considered his actions mocking and demeaning. Without being told, I was convinced Uncle Callum believed that I couldn't amount to anything and it was best if I quitted.

With this thought ringing in my head coupled with that of my bragging before leaving home, I made a resolve to prove everyone wrong and that can only happen if I make up my mind to overcome any obstacle on my way.

That same night, while everyone was asleep, I stole out of my bedroom and headed straight for the training ground.

“A leader cannot be a weakling.” These words filled my head pumping me to go on with my self training despite the pain that raked through me.

The urge to create a better version of myself was so great that I didn't stop even for a minute until it