Chapter 60

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"Yes!" Austin eximed, throwing his fists into the air. "Finally, a d

Alex chuckled, slapping Austin on the back. "Don't celebrate too much, little brother. We don't know how long this break will last."

I couldn't help but smile. Relief washed over me, and I silently thanked the universe for this unexpected reprieve, My muscles. arted, and the thoupit of a day to recover felt like a blessing

Elijah exchanged a glance with swish, who gave him a subtle nod as they'd silently agreed to make the most of the free time.

As you exited the arena, Elijah spoke up. "We're going for a run in the woods-it's been too long since we've shifted. Want to join 467"

Isaiah chimed in with a teasing grin. "Yeah, Storm), it'll be fun. Especially seeing you strip to shift."

I rolled my eyes, lightly slapping him on the shoulder. "I'll pass. I don't like giving peeping Toms a show."

"You're the peeping Tom?" Ales interjected with a laugh. "Remember the time you peeked on Austin and Olivia under the bleachers?"

"Hey! Don't bring up the past? Austin protested, his cheeks flashing

"Oh, you mean back when you were a man whore?" I quipped, narrowing my eyes at him.

turning even redder. For some reason, the memory left a sour

smacked him on the back

to hear their bickering, I needed space, and thankfully, Elijah seemed to sense that. He caught up with me, grabbing my arm

hung up on something that

I said, poking him in the chest. Then I walked off again, leaving

plan for the day was simple: do absolutely nothing. I filled the afternoon with lounging in a hot bath, letting the scented oils

restlessness set in

arrived, I found myself heading back to the training arena. Dressed in my gear, I told myself it was

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I stepped inside, I

against the fading light. His shirt was off, his muscular frame gleaming with sweat as he

beat. Elijah had always intrigued me. Even

quickening at the sight

expect to see you here," I

smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

the same for you. Shouldn't

resting?"

could ask you the same thing," I shot back

chuckled, setting down the wooden practice dagger he'd been using.

spar with someone who won't go easy

think I won't

I said, my tone

to the center of the arena, the open space giving us plenty of room movements, his

guided me through a

I landed a solid punch against the pad he

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