The sky had become overcast, and Leon led me to the balcony of the castle. He made me stand by the balustrade of the balcony, and Leon stood within five feet of me.

 

“Third lesson: facing your fear!” Leon's tone grew stern. He pointed behind me and said, “Jump!”

 

“What?” I was shocked and asked, “Are you serious? It was at least a hundred feet from the ground. If I jump, I’ll die!”

 

“I said, jump!” Leon had an alpha tone on me.

 

I backed away in fear, the guardrail up to my waist. Leon approached me one step at a time. His face was expressionless, his eyes cold.

 

“No,...