The Hidden Wolf Within

ough the dense forest canopy. Ella woke to the sound of bird

and a flask of water. "Today's focus is speed. If you

s still sore from the previous day

ement in every form-dodging, climbing, leaping. Speed isn'

up a makeshift obstacle course. Twisted vines hung from tr

explained. "Reach the other

ed. "Caugh

hadows emerged two large wolves with gleaming eyes. T

m," Kael said,

"Are you serious? I'

never be ready if you don't s

quickly regained her balance. She darted between the trees, her breath coming in

ping jaws. Ahead, she saw a thick vine hanging from a branch. W

e brief advantage to climb a tree, her fingers scraping against the rough bark. F

her. Ella's heart raced as she calculated her n

The wolves were on her heels as she sprinted toward the oak tree. With

atisfied smile on his face. The

ng her to her feet. "You'

weak smile. "Th

e beginning. The real test comes when you're runnin

yes. She was far from mastering her speed,

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