Saffron PoV
A slight smirk crossed my face as Rose kept practicing. She was working up a sweat, but it was the good kind.
Rose panted. Her knees gave in, but in a flash, I stood next to her, holding her in my arms.
She smiled as she stuck into my embrace.
"Don't overdo it now. Let's take a break. Anis might be done playing with her plushies."
Rose nodded, her expression a mix of exhaustion and satisfaction. "You're right. I'm feeling a bit worn out, but it was worth it."
I sat her down on the wooden backyard porch steps, the sun casting a warm glow over us. Rose leaned back slightly, allowing herself a moment to catch her breath. I could see the flush of exertion on her cheeks, but also the spark of pride in her eyes.
"Feeling accomplished?" I asked, crossing my arms as I leaned against the railing beside her.
"Definitely," she replied, a smile breaking across her face. "Hitting the bullseye felt amazing. I didn't think I would be able to improve my ratio."
