Mated to the Alpha CEO
"Don't 'yes, Grandmother' me. You're holding back."
Elias lowered his hands. "I don't want to hurt anyone."
"In training, you hold back. In battle, you don't have that luxury." She stepped into the yard. "Fight me."
"Grandmother—"
"Fight me."
He hesitated, then lunged.
Clara sidestepped, sweeping his legs out from under him. He hit the ground hard.
"Again."
He rose, faster this time. His golden light flared, and he threw a punch. Clara caught his fist, twisted, and pinned him.