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.

his face turning even redder. For some reason, the memory left a sour taste in my mouth, and without

Alex 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

that happened ages ago?" he asked, his voice

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

day was simple: 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 sun dipped below the horizon, casting

restlessness set in

the training arena. Dressed in my gear, I told myself it was just for a Jight workout. Deep down, I knew

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inside,

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

just watched him, my heart skipping a beat. Elijah had always

quickening at the sight of

here," I called out,

smile tugged at the corner of his

same for you.

resting?"

same thing," I shot back

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

moving," I admitted. "Maybe spar with

arched a brow. "You think

said, my tone playful but

the center of the arena, the open space giving

guided me through a

landed a solid punch against the pad he held.

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