SELENE
Today was combat class. I felt it in my bones the moment I woke up, the air felt heavier than usual, and my body was already tense from thinking about it all night.
I changed into my training clothes slowly, pulling on the simple black shirt and pants that fit close to my skin. My hands moved with steady purpose even though my stomach felt tight with nerves. I headed to the field with the other students.
The sun was bright overhead, shining down warmly, and the grass felt soft and warm under my sneakers.
I tried to stay focused on my breathing, but my mind kept wandering back to everything that had happened lately.
Coach Theo stood at the front of the field, his broad arms crossed over his chest. He looked strong and serious as he watched us arrive. "Pair up and warm up," h
