Genesis staggered out of the training room, the heavy door slamming shut behind her with a loud thud. The sudden burst of air from the closing nearly knocked her off balance, and she quickly grabbed the wall to stop herself from falling face-first onto the floor.

She stayed there for a moment, breath shaky, one hand pressed firmly against the cold wall like it was the only thing keeping her upright. Her legs felt like jelly. Every muscle screamed in pain. But somewhere deep inside her…

Something had awakened.

She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand—blood, sweat, and tears all smeared together in one mess.

Her gaze...