A Test Of Pride File

In that moment, Kaelen realized that if he won, he would be doing exactly what Elias had done: tying his entire worth to a piece of metal and the roar of a crowd.

"Shoot, boy," Elias hissed, his face flushed with the rare sting of imperfection. "Or are you waiting for the wind to apologize for your lack of talent?" A Test of Pride

Kaelen shifted his stance. He didn't aim for the gold. He aimed for the very top of the target frame—a nearly impossible correction for the wind he felt coming. He released. In that moment, Kaelen realized that if he