Secret Night Classes 2

At first, her strides were strong. Her heart pounded against her ribs, but it wasn't too bad. 'I can do this.' She had run before, small distances around the castle, chasing after servants, playing as a child.

But after ten minutes, her legs started to feel heavy.

After fifteen minutes, she slowed down. Finally, she collapsed onto the ground, gasping for air.

"I can't... I can't do this," she panted, struggling to breathe.

Lady Rosie's shadow loomed over her. "What do you mean you can't do this?" Her voice was sharp, unimpressed. "You're the one who told me to train you in a week and a few days, and now you're quitting in fifteen minutes?"

Nnenna peeked up at her, still gasping.

Lady Rosie scoffed. "I should have known," she said, turning to walk back to her office.

Panic shot through Nnenna's exhausted body.

"No, no, wait!" She pushed herself up, wobbling on shaky legs.

Lady Rosie paused, a knowing smirk tugging at her lips.