After Training

JAMES POV

I slipped out of our bed this morning and took a long run, trying to clear my head. I was worried about my mate. She was so strong but even strong people have their breaking point. She still had her barriers up with me and I was worried I would never be allowed in. I kept reminding myself that she’s come leaps and bounds with me in the two weeks she’s been here. Scout and I ran long and hard, joining the Patrol as they kept our borders safe.

When I came in, I grabbed some clothes from the treeline and put them on. I could hear a commotion going on at the training grounds so I headed over there.

What I saw dropped my jaw. Addie was standing in the ring with Zander, one of our younger warriors. He wasn’t our best but he was better than our average warrior. And she was kicking his ass. I flinched when she made the move with her heel to his groin; I was pretty sure I shrank a little inside myself in sympathy. I started watching her moves in earnest. Where did she l