Liana POV
“Okay, remember what I taught you,” Adele says as we walk to the training ground. “Today we will test everything with real combat.”
“Real combat,” I gulp. “What exactly does that mean?”
“It means our strongest fighters are going to attack you,” she replies nonchalantly. “I’m not going to lie, there will be cuts and bruises, but it will heal in twenty-four hours. There’s only one rule, no biting or deep lashing. In other words, no serious injuries.”
“Well,” I inhale deeply. “There goes my optimism and good mood.”
“You’ll be fine,” Adele laughs. “This is the only true way to know how much you’ve learned and retained. You’re going to start in human form, and you can shift whenever you feel the need.”
I take a deep breath and shake my fingers to calm my nerves. I have been enjo
