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RYKER

Elora was knocked out of training immediately it started. Caesar had the urge to go to her, to make sure she was okay, but I restrained him.

Elora Valewind would never control my wolf. Not in this life, or the next.

Training ran till late in the evening, before warriors settled down in groups of five, around different fires. The women had gathered together to make us a feast of roasted beef, broth, and some rice.

It was one of my favorite things about having a small settlement. The spirit of community always filled my heart with joy.

The fire snapped and cracked in the middle of our circle, but it did nothing to thaw the tension between us.

Jarek sat to my right, his goblet clutched lazily in one hand, while Dain leaned forward.

Ah. Yes. Dain.

He was the one getting on my last nerves with his impatience.

“We’re wasting time, Ryker. Stormrider’s patrols are thinning. Their outer walls are vulnerable. If we strike now, we can…”

“No,” I cut in. My voice was final.

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