Alex and I continued my training and I was covered in sweat once we had decided to take a break. I drank nearly an entire gallon of water, my body feeling weak and unprepared. "Tired already?" The Prince teased, his hands resting gracefully on his hips. I chuckled weakly, wiping the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand. "You have no idea," I replied, my voice breathless. Prince Alexander's smile softened, a glint of admiration shining in his eyes. "All jokes aside... you're doing well, Shana. Training can be physically demanding, but you're handling it with remarkable resilience." I flashed him a grateful smile, the encouragement fueling my determination to push through the exhaustion. "Thanks, Alex. I'm just glad to have you here guiding me through this." He

