Mira’s pov

I walked to the cabin just before dawn again. My body felt heavy, my legs still sore from yesterday. I did not want to go, but I knew he would come and get me if I did not, so I went.

The door was open and I could see candlelight inside. I stopped at the doorway meanwhile Simon was sitting on a wooden stool in the middle of the room, watching the door, waiting for me.

"Come in," he said.

I stepped inside and stood.

“Today we start formal training,” he said. His calm voice scared me more than his anger. “You will follow commands, hold still, take...