Samantha had survived yet another day of Orion's sadistic excuse for training, which she was now convinced was less about making her stronger and more about breaking her spirit.
To make matters worse, her mates—Marcus, Kai, and Callum—had spent the entire time bickering like children, arguing over strategy, technique, and, at one point, who had the best combat stance. She had watched them descend into chaos, utterly unimpressed, before Orion threw a dagger between them just to shut them up.
Now, back in their suite at the Fae palace, the bickering had continued.
"Your footwork is too aggressive," Callum was saying, arms crossed.
Kai snorted. "Oh, I'm sorry, Doctor Delicate, should I prance around like a ballerina instead?"
Callum rolled his eyes. "If the shoe fits."
"Alright, enough," Marcus interjected, rubbing his temples. "Kai, your footwork is fine. Callum, your concern is noted. Can we please focus on the bigger issue?"