eeked inside. His gaze fixed on the swivel chair turned toward the w

etely absorbed in watching the courtyard below. A new group had arrived

has arrived," the Beta announce

he scene outside. Then, in a voice that was calm yet

grounds. I'll join them sho

e Alpha couldn't see him. Without hesitation, he left to car

ing to hide. No more point in lurking in the shadow

-

d to the N

or stiffness to settle into her back. Meanwhile, Olivia alternated between bursts of excit

elt each passing second stretch into eternity. But at last, the co

ng trees reaching for the sky. A crisp, invigorating breeze carried the scen

h my God! This p

pressed her face against the car window, h

agged Hazel along. They were met by a welcoming group of young men and women, all of whom ra

. Safe t

dsome, but it wasn't just his looks that caught attention-it was his presence, the quiet authority that filled the space a

glances. It was evident-this

t Alpha

force that commanded attention without effort. She found herself staring, unable to look away. Beside her, Olivia seemed

be longer, if anyone lags behind or slacks off, which is entirely unacceptable in our ranks." His gaze swept over the newcomers, sharp and assessing. "You're here to p

ement among some of the girls began to fade,

e mon

thinking about home. The idea of staying here for that long unset

. The group moved in an orderly line toward the training hall. The facility wasn't far, bu

wish until the

Olivia, as expected, started bouncing in place, eager to catch a glimpse of t

t. "I just want to see him out of cu

ined the equipment and familiarized themselves with their

surging through her body, from head to t

ing. She felt herself drawn to its source, as if an invisible

l right," she whispered, gr

se to the air, trying to pick up whatever scent Hazel was referring

nything. What's

sumed by the voice in her head, her wolf s

... M

sheer panic. She stood

what she h

it felt, how it happened-but she had never believed it would strike he

? No, that's

father flooded her mind-his harsh word

s you of your worth. No one is better than y

llow anyone to put her in a position of weakness. And now, she was

te was

ne was enough to ign

s urgent voice snapped her out of her thoughts. Her fri

me like this. What

before whispering, her voic

hand and pulled her toward the towering training machines. The air buzzed with quiet observation, but Hazel's g

d thought, she

he strength and determination of fighters, fascinated by the sheer power

ds, only then realizing she needed gloves. Her eyes scann

ng for

gaze to find Lucas standing there-the beta who always commanded attentio

returning his smile with a gr

ns. But when she looked up, she noticed Lucas hadn't moved. Instead, he gripped the pun

lent nod from him, she launched her first punch. Then another. And another. Each strike was stronger

uk

s turned his head toward the source, lifting his hands off the bag-but Hazel

odged, swiftly grabbing the

ly reached out, helping him steady the bag, her wide ey

okay? I'm

simply shook his head, brushing off the shock. Then, to her surprise, he le

s tone was light, reassuring. He glanced toward the direction of t

off toward the person who had called

with a small towel before handing it over. Hazel took it, dabbing at her face b

me, but from something far more unsettling. The scent she had be

n struck her l

... My mat

h exhilaration and warmth. Hazel's eyes widened in s

god! Th

earby girl sent a jolt

olently as she follo

n, she

e forward with unshakable confidence. Every ste

Al

wed eyes bore into her with silent intensity, making her stomach clench. Hazel's h

ti

ched, and he

uder, whispers breaking throug

ere... The Alph

ows shot u

o him, confusion flicke

ut his face remained cold, unreadable. He didn't need words to com

ye

her pulse race in a way

x of

sp

perh

hing

he wasn't r