A Waste

Audrey took her place next to one of her men as the training began. Ron's Beta, Robert was around the same place that Ron was and they trained together. Carla took every opportunity to smile at Audrey and she tried to pay back the smile everytime it was flashed her way. They continued to train while her mind wandered often to Ron. His lean body and the dexterity with which he handled the sword, effortlessly, yet swift. She had stopped a few times and had taken a few seconds to watch him and when he had turned his head her way, she had pretended she was not looking his way.

Ron was discomfited. He had to admit that of all the troubles he had had with women, being in the same place with his mate without being spoken to was the worse. He grew angry a few times over it and used his sword more ferociously until he was calm. She was doing so much to ignore him and he was not enjoying any bit of it.

Last night after they had been taken to the place where they should lodge for the time they