SINCLAIRI woke to the sound of movement outside my office. The guards were shifting, whispering. and I knew something was off. I stepped out into the corridor, silent, eyes scanning. The moment I caught Lyra’s scent, I knew she had been moving around again before anyone else. That bloodline always carried her presence.I followed the sound to the training yard. She was sparring with one of the younger wolves, fast, precise, but still hesitant. Her posture wasn’t perfect, but the raw strength was there.“You’re late,” I said, voice low.She glanced at me, smirked, and continued. “I didn’t need you here.”“You do,” I said. “And you know it.”Her eyes flashed. “That’s your opinion.”“Facts,” I said.She finally paused, breathing hard. “Then teach me,” she said.I stepped closer, adjusting her stance. “Move like this. Shift your weight. Keep your eyes on your opponent. Anticipate.”“I’m not a wolf like them,” she muttered.“No,” I said. “You’re better. But hesitation will kill you. One s
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