Mira's Pov

The training hut was quiet. Simon was already there when I arrived. He was sitting on the low wooden bench against the wall. He was just watching me as I came in. I shut the door and stood there.

He did not kneel right away, something felt different today. My body felt heavy and my mind felt tired. The constant fight was wearing me down.

“You are late,” he said. His voice was not angry. It was just a fact.

“I know,” I said. I looked at the dirt floor.

“Come here,” he said.

I walked over to him. I stopped in front of him. I still did...