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Chapter Forty-one

I woke with a dull ache in my wrist. The rope burns from yesterday still hurt, and I flexed my fingers slowly, testing them. The dorm was quiet. The others had long since left their beds, heading toward the courtyard. I swung my legs over the side of the bed and stood, feeling the soreness in my arms and shoulders. Training yesterday had been harder than I thought, but it had also made something click inside me, a steady rhythm, a way to trust another’s movements. By the time I reached the courtyard, some of the boys were stretching. Jace was leaning against a post, rubbing his arms like he had overdone it. Darin jogged in place, shaking out his shoulders. Jonas yawned but kept his back straight, trying to look ready. Callen appeared from the side, carrying a small wooden board. He set it down on a post and looked at us carefully. “Today,” he said, “you’ll work as a team. You’ll go into the forest and collect six markers I’ve placed along the trail. Each group must return with all

Chapter Forty-two

Lucian's POV The reports on my desk were stacked neatly, each one marked with Callen’s careful notes. I read through them one by one, my eyes moving over the lines that listed progress, teamwork, and performance.Most of the groups had struggled. One team failed halfway through because of poor coordination. Another argued until Callen had to step in. But one report stood out.Aria Hale’s team.Callen had written that she led with quiet control, that she kept everyone safe, and that no one fell behind. He had added a small note at the end: Shows steady awareness and patience. The others follow her without question.I leaned back slightly, reading the words again.It was not surprising that she succeeded. She had always been alert, even when uncertain. But something about her progress made me pause longer than I expected.Ronan had said before that she was adapting fast, faster than most. I had brushed it off at the time, saying she was simply eager to prove herself. Yet now, looking a

Chapter Forty-three

Aria's POV The courtyard was busy with movement, trainees stretching and preparing for the day. I followed the group quietly, adjusting my arm guards. My wrists still ached from yesterday, but the soreness made me focus.Callen stood in the center, his hands behind his back. Beside him, Ronan watched silently, and Lucian had taken a step to the side, arms folded. The presence of the Alpha King made the air tense. “Today,” Callen said, voice firm, “you spar. Each trainee will face another. I will call the pairs. Watch the fight, learn, and move safely.”Ronan stepped forward. “The spar is simple. You go one-on-one. Keep control. No serious injury. Show skill, reflexes and how you respond under pressure.”He paused, scanning the group. “I will call the pairs. One person steps forward, the other faces them. Everyone else watches and learn.”The boys shifted, murmuring quietly. “First pair,” Callen said. “Aria and Kellan. Step forward.”I nodded, moving into the cleared space. Kellan

Chapter Forty-four

Aria’s POVWe lined up at the forest’s edge, all ten of us. Callen gave the final instructions. Today wasn’t about sparring; it was a hunting game. Hidden tokens were scattered through the forest. The team that returned with the most would win. I nodded and adjusted my arm guards. My wrists still ached slightly from yesterday, but it was nothing I couldn’t handle.“Remember,” Callen said, “the forest is your test. Work together, watch your steps and don’t waste energy.”I looked at my team: Jace, Darin, Bram, and Theo. I would lead them. Across the line, Kellan’s team: Rian, Silas, Noah, and Jonas stood ready.“Stay close,” I said quietly to my team. “No one goes ahead alone, watch the ground and watch each other.”Jace grinned. “You mean watch me trip, right?”“Focus,” I said, a small smile tugging at my lips. “No jokes.”We stepped into the trees. Branches scratched our arms. Roots twisted across the path, waiting for careless feets. I scanned ahead, checking every shadow, every pat

Chapter Forty-five

We stood in our lines again, waiting for Callen to speak. The field was quiet except for the sound of boots shifting on the ground. We faced the instructors like we always did before training. Ronan stood beside Callen, arms behind his back. A few other instructors lined the sides, watching us closely. None of them carried weapons today, which already made it feel different.Jace leaned closer. “No swords, no staffs. That’s not normal.”I glanced at the instructors again. “Maybe drills changed.”“Or maybe they’re about to give us more work,” Bram said under his breath.Theo sighed. “I’m still sore from yesterday. If it’s another test again, I’ll pass out.”Ronan’s sharp glance silenced us. No one else dared to speak.Callen stood still for a moment, looking at every one of us. Something in his stare made the air tighten. He never looked that serious unless something big was about to change.“You’ve trained well these past months,” he began. “You’ve shown progress, focus and control.”

Chapter Forty-six

“Wakey wakey!” Jace said as he pushed my door open without waiting for a reply. He walked inside with a wide grin like he had been up for hours.I rubbed my eyes. “Why are you acting like someone gave you a feast?”“Because today is the day we meet those little brats,” he said, tapping his fingers together in fake excitement.“You have not even seen them yet and you already call them brats.” I shook my head.“My great intuition says they will be brats. I trust my instincts.”“Your instincts are always wrong,” I said, pulling myself out of bed. “Come on. We will see how they really are.”We stepped outside and walked toward the training field. Jace stretched his arms over his head in a lazy way, but there was a spark in his steps. He was pretending not to care, but he cared more than anyone.When we reached the open space, Callen, Ronan and the other instructors were already standing there. Their posture was stiff and formal, which meant today was important.The Alpha King was there to

Chapter Forty-seven

Lucian’s POV Ronan stood inside my room when I entered. He had his arms crossed. He looked at me with a steady expression before he spoke. “You came back earlier than I expected,” he said. I removed my cloak and placed it to the side. “The meetings ended early.” His eyebrows lifted only a little. He did not believe that was the only reason. I felt his attention on the side of my face as I walked past him. The room was quiet which made it easy for my thoughts to slip through the surface. “You could have stayed at the castle for the rest of the week,” Ronan said. “You do not take breaks often.” “I needed to return.” My voice came out firmer than I planned. Ronan stepped closer. “Is something on your mind?” “No.” He watched me for a moment. My posture must have given something away because he lowered his shoulders a little. “You look tired,” he said. “I am fine.” He did not push. He never did unless someone was in danger. Ronan moved toward the door. “The new recruits are s

Chapter Forty-eight

Aria's POV I sat on the small bench outside the old dorms while the new recruits placed their bags inside their rooms. The halls were noisy with doors opening and closing. Their voices were low. They were still afraid to speak near me. Jace walked past with his own group. His recruits trailed behind him like ducks following their mother. He pointed at something with a lazy hand. “Beds. Closets. Floor. Try not to trip over any of them,” he said. One of his boys let out a confused sound. Jace shot me a look. “See. Brats.” I shook my head and tried not to smile. My own recruits stepped out of their rooms one by one. They lined up in the hallway without a single word. Their shoulders were tight again. One boy kept fixing the sleeves of his clothes like he did not know what to do with his hands. Another boy kept looking at the floor. The tallest boy stood at the back with his jaw set like he was bracing for something. I stood in front of them. “We will get familiar with each other

Chapter Forty-nine

Aria’s POVI waited at the center of the training grounds with the other nine mentors. The recruits were supposed to stand behind us, but mine were already drifting into a loose line trying to figure out what space belonged to them. Jace leaned towards me. “Yours look better today.”“They look the same,” I shrugged.“Well, fine. But they do look different.”I glanced at my line again. They were standing better than yesterday. Not perfect though but they looked more aware of themselves.“Maybe it was the stance practice,” I said.“See?” Jace nudged my arm. “They already act like they survived a war.”“They almost fell over ten times.”“And they lived. Growth.”I laughed under my breath.Callen stepped forward and the chatter between teams died at once. The instructors spread out behind him. Ronan watched everyone with his usual calm face. The Alpha King stood at the back, his arms behind him.Callen began speaking. “Today we begin your first movement drills. You will learn how to shif

Chapter Fifty

Aria’s POV I arrived at the training field just as the recruits were lining up. Today’s exercise was a running obstacle course. Wooden hurdles, cones and low barriers stretched across the ground. The goal was simple: run, dodge, jump and reach the end without losing control. “Today’s task is clear,” I said, addressing the recruits. “One at a time, run the course. Step carefully, keep your balance and watch the obstacles.” They nodded and moved into position, checking their footing. Their faces showed focus, not fear. They had improved since yesterday. The practice had made them more aware and coordinated. I gestured to the first one. “Go.” He pushed off, running towards the first hurdle. He jumped, landed unevenly but corrected mid-step. I followed the line, adjusting a bent elbow or a stiff knee. “Lower your shoulders. Watch your feet. Eyes on the obstacles.” The next recruit ran, nearly tripping over a low barrier. He corrected himself quickly, touched the marker at the end, a

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