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.

the memory left a sour taste in my mouth, and without thinking, I turned

grumbled as Alex smacked him on the

I needed space, and thankfully, Elijah seemed to sense

because you're hung up on something that happened ages ago?" he asked, his voice low and

in the chest. Then I walked off

do absolutely nothing. I filled the afternoon with lounging in a hot bath, letting the scented oils and warm water soothe my sore muscles. But as the

restlessness set in

training arena. Dressed in my gear, I told myself it was

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inside, I wasn't

silhouetted against the fading light. His shirt was off, his muscular frame gleaming with sweat as he moved through a series of precise sparring strikes. Each motion was

a moment, I just watched him, my heart skipping a beat. Elijah had always intrigued me. Even when pretended

betrayed me, quickening at

you here,"

small smile tugged at the

say the same for you.

resting?"

same thing," I shot back with

the wooden practice dagger he'd been using.

moving," I admitted. "Maybe spar with someone who won't go easy on

arched a brow. "You think

counting on it," I said, my tone playful

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

me through

he said as I landed a solid punch against the

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