Liya's POV
I climbed out of bed at first light, wincing slightly from the ache in my limbs. I attempted to get up, but the trembling in my legs stopped me. “Ow..” I groaned, stretching as I allowed myself a few minutes rest to just sit in bed and gather my thoughts. The last training yesterday had been vigorous, but it paid off.
Despite the throbbing pain in my entire body, I was happy to realize that it made no difference to me. I was still so happy at all the progress I'd made in training so far, and the ache only proved that I was working my hardest. A smile played on my lips as I regarded myself with gratitude. If anyone told me I could be strong enough to lift a fallen log, I would have stared at them in shock and amazement. But I had done just that the day before.
I was learning t
