"Rowan, if you hurt her because you underestimate what she is, you'll answer to me."Alexander's words silenced the training grounds.Rowan lowered his staff slightly and glanced at him."You're making this personal, Alpha.""I'm making it clear. This is a training challenge, not an excuse to prove how strong you are."I tightened my grip on my staff.I appreciated Alexander's concern, but I didn't want him fighting my battles for me."Let him speak for himself," I said.Alexander looked at me."Are you certain?""Yes."He studied my expression for a moment before stepping back."Then begin."Rowan moved first.He came towards me quickly, swinging his staff towards my shoulder. I barely managed to block it. The impact travelled through my arms, forcing me to take two steps backwards.He was stronger than I expected.I adjusted my stance, trying to remember everything Maeve had taught me."Don't rush," my wolf whispered.I watched Rowan carefully.He attacked again.This time, I moved
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