“Again,” Pan commands. Sweat pours into Bella’s eyes as she struggles to make it up the rope again, but fails, falling to the ground. “You have no idea what you might face with the monsters. You need to work on your upper body strength, which is lacking.” Pan is an unflinching merciless teacher, but Bella knows that with hard work she can defeat the evil that roams. 

Bella exhales, trying to catch her breath, as she makes her way back...

Through uncertainty. comes growth and love. 

“The king requests your presence.” A nasally voice interrupts Bella’s wonderful sleep, shaking her awake. Bella groans, but quickly leapt out of bed, ready to tackle the day. Her weakened muscles strain in protest as she gets out of bed---so maybe, not tackling the day, but able to go through the day. Looking around, she realizes she doesn't have anything to wear, except the blue dress she wore last night and the white dress from the Hunt. 

The maid who...