Chapter 24

Cole. “Cole! That’s enough!” Genevieve exclaimed behind me, but I focused solely on the rock I was punching in my training grounds. “Cole!” I hit the rock harder, sweating profusely under the morning sun. The rock surface barely cracked and it was beginning to get painted with blood from my knuckles. “Cole…” Genevieve called softly again and my force exponentially grew causing the crack to widen. I was about to punch the rock surface again when Genevieve held my left arm. I panted heavily whilst staring at her. “That’s enough,” her voice almost trailed a whispery path. She gently lowered my arm and my anger subsided in tune. “I’m training, Genevieve,” I uttered. She wriggled her head, “you’re hurting yourself.” Her eyes wandered to my mark and I sighed. “The pain I feel from these wounds is nothing compared to last night. I messed up, Genevieve,” I shook my head in dismay. “I got my ass handed out to me last night by the enemy and you know what’s worse? Everyone saw it includi