LiraWednesday was Riven's designated night, but he wasn't home.I hadn't seen him all day.I woke up that morning and headed to the training grounds as usual. Kain was already there, looking more aggressive than ever. When I took my stance, he snapped, "Again," with an edge that made my wolf stir.He pushed me harder than before. "Faster," he barked even when exhaustion burned my lungs. I should have protested. I should have begged for mercy. But I didn't. Secretly, I loved it.The exertion fed my wolf in ways I couldn't explain to anyone. With each brutal drill, I felt her grow stronger beneath my skin, even as I pretended she didn't exist.I dodged one of his attacks, lost my footing, and fell hard. My ankle twisted beneath me. Sharp pain shot up my leg. I cried out.Kain dropped beside me instantly. "Lira, are you..." He checked my ankle. It swelled fast and turned purple."What the fuck is wrong with you, Kain?" Jax's voice cut from behind us. I looked up. He ran toward us, fury b
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