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Chapter 54

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The arena was massive, an expanse of open space surrounded by high stone walls that hummed faintly with magic. The morning sun barely peeked through the clouds, casting a muted glow over the scene. I stood awkwardly at the center, the uneven texture of the dirt beneath my bare feet adding to my discomfort. The rest of the witches who were watching from the surrounding balconies whispered amongst themselves, their curious gazes fixed on my mates and me.

I tugged at my clothes-or lack thereof and shot a glare at Rowena who stood smugly at the edge of the arena. "When you said everything was prepared, did you forget about clothes?" I asked irritably.

My outfit consisted of a pair of shorts, a sports bra, and open-fingered gloves, which left most of my skin exposed. While practical for training, it didn't do much for my comfort, What made it worse was my mates standing next to me in similar attire: shorts and no shirts. Their bare chests gleamed slightly under the morning light muscles rippling with every slight movement.

Rowena raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. "I didn't forget anything. It's standard training gear. You'll get used to it."

I crossed my arms, glaring at my mates. "Can they at least be given shirts? Or, I don't know, something to cover up?"

Elijah smirked faintly, and Isaiah shrugged, nonchalantly. But Alex and Austin grinned like mischievous schoolboys.

Austin flexed his chest, his grin widening. "What's wrong, Stormi? Don't like what you see?"

Alex followed suit, playfully striking a pose as though he were a model. "Yeah, Stormi, tell us—are you impressed?"

I rolled my eyes and huffed. "No, I'm not," I snapped, though the warmth rising to my cheeks betrayed my words.

My wolf stirred inside me, growling softly. Liar, it chided, amused by my attempt to deny what we both felt.

Rowena chuckled, shaking her head. "Is it all the attention your mates are getting that's bothering you?"

Caught off guard by her question I straightened my spine, my voice curt. "Nope. Couldn't care less."

Rowena didn't push further, but the smirk on her face made it clear she wasn't convinced.

Commander Lynne stepped forward. Her presence immediately silenced any lingering whispers from the witches observing above. "Enough stalling," she barked, her tone sharp and commanding. "You're here to train, not to preen for an audience. Let's see what you're made of."

She gestured to the track that circled the arena. "We'll start with endurance. I know you're wolves, so you've got natural advantages. But that also means you'll

do double the work. Thirty laps around the track. No exceptions."

My stomach sank. Thirty laps? The track was enormous, and even with my enhanced stamina as a werewolf, I knew this wasn't

going to be easy.

My mates didn't look thrilled either, though they kept their complaints to themselves. I, on the other hand, groaned audibly, "You

can't be serious."

Lynne's sharp gaze landed on me, making me shrink slightly. "Do I look like I'm joking?"

I bit back another groan and lined up with the others. When Lynne gave the signal, we all started running.

The first ten laps weren't so bad. I found a rhythm, my feet pounding steadily against the dirt track. I kept my breaths even, pushing through the mild burn in my legs. But by the fifteenth lap, the strain started to hit me harder. My legs felt heavier with each step, and my breathing became more labored.

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My mates seemed to fare beller Elijah and Isaiah were in the football team at home so this was no big deal for them at trained as pack border guards–though even Austin, who was normally the most energetic of the group, looked like he was starting to struggle.

By the twentieth lap, My pace had slowed considerably. Sweat dripped down my face, and my muscles screamed in protest. The witches watching from the sidelines whispered amongst themselves, and I could feel their judgmental gazes like pinpricks against my skin.

By the thirtieth lap, I couldn't take another step. I collapsed onto the track, my limbs trembling and my chest heaving as I gasped

for air.

up," Lynne barked, her voice slicing through the air like

can't," I managed to choke out. "I

track is as big as two football

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You're supposed to be the savior of your people, and you can't ever handle

anger. "Enough," he said, his tone low but dangerous.

her to collapse isn't training-it's

she can't handle this, she won't survive what's coming. This isn't

protests, Lynne didn't let up, and by the end of the day, I felt

to sleep. My thoughts swirled with doubts and insecurities, Lynne's

the savior of

sat up, running a hand through my hair. The faint light

across the room.

the movement. My legs still burned

of the castle, I noticed a stone fireplace just outside near the massive

step sending sharp jolts of pain through my legs. But when I finally reached it, I paused in

of the fire. His eyes, usually sharp with humor or mischief, softened as they lifted to meet

finally, his voice a low rumble. He patted the space beside

resist his

around me. Soothing my aching body, and for the first time all day, I exhaled

day huh?"

let out a hollow laugh. "You could say

searching her face.

you know. The guy

'I are always

on me, Alex. If I fail..." I shook my head, my voice barely above a whisper. "I-I'm scared," I admitted quietly. "What if I fail? What if I'm not

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so she would look at him. His eyes were warm and full of reassurance. "Starmi, you'll never fail me. No matter what happens, I believe in you. You're one of the

you know

staring into the flames. "Remember that presentation you did in middle school?

solar system?"

of surprise. "You remember that? It

girl in our class," he

made

flooding back. "I was just

there is anyone that can get

all through my chest, thawing the icy fear that had begun to form. Before I could think

at first, tentative and warm, like the first rays of sunlight after a long, cold night. I stilled for a moment, a little bit surprised, but then I responded, and his hand moved to cradle my cheek. The kiss

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and I fell myself surrendering the heat that coursed through me and settled