CHAPTER FIFTEEN
“Enough, enough,” Emeline said, as she and Cora kept training. She stepped back, narrowly avoiding a blow from a training weapon, and raised her hands. “Keep going with Aidan if you want, but I’m exhausted.”
She stepped over to the side, where Asha was waiting for her. The leader of Stonehome’s fighters raised an eyebrow.
You’re doing well, Emeline, but you shouldn’t be losing to someone without your gifts.
I didn’t lose, Emeline pointed out. I’m exhausted, and anyway, if Cora is learning well, surely that’s a good thing?
Asha didn’t reply, so Emeline turned her attention to where Cora was now practicing with Aidan again. Even without looking at her thoughts, Emeline could see just how happy Cora was to be around him. She was laughing as she fought now, and even though
