Chapter 500

Chapter 0500

He kissed me.

I watch as he moves away from my window, but I’m so stunned, I can’t move for a moment. When I do, it’s to bring my fingers to my lips. The moment his lips. touched mine, it sent a zing through my entire body. I can still feel my lips. tingling.

I shake my head, getting my thoughts in order and begin changing for our training session. I’m nervous about seeing him, but when I run into him on the stairs, it’s the same as yesterday. He acts like we didn’t just see each other a few minutes ago or sleep together on the roof.

I wasn’t sure about texting him again last night, but I was glad I did. Lying in bed alone, I kept thinking about my father, my mother not reaching out to me and Alpha Mahli and what would have happened if he had realized I was a Guardian. Donovan’s purring helps me to sleep well, even on the roof, and I feel more refreshed today than I did yesterday.

When we get outside, Clint tells me the plan as we head to the forest. “This morning we’re going to workout in wolf form. You know that our human form strengthens our wolf form, but Andra hasn’t really worked out since you got your Guardian spirit. Today, Donovan is going to push her. You ready for that, Andra?” Clint asks her.

She pushes forward. “I’m ready.”

Donovan pushes forward as well. “You’re stronger than you realize Andra. You need to trust me. I won’t push you to do something you can’t do. Let the Guardian spirit flow through you so you can learn what you are capable of.”

For the next hour and a half, Donovan pushes Andra harder than she’s ever been pushed. He has her try leaps and moves that she’s never felt comfortable doing before, but now, she’s able to do them with ease. When we’re done, he walks over to her, rubbing himself on her before licking her face.

We shift and dress before heading back to the packhouse. “Good job today, both of you. Andra, how did that feel?”

“It felt good. You were right, I don’t know what I’m capable of, but I feel better now knowing that I can do more than I thought.”

“We’ll keep practicing. You were used to taking time each evening to train Andra, right Lily?”

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“Yes, every day after training.”

“So, we’ll plan to work Andra after our afternoon training session. We’ll just extend our time and switch it from sparring to practicing in wolf form.” Clint says as we walk into the dining hall.

I’m still getting lots of dirty looks and multiple groups of girls are whispering as Clint and I walk in together. I don’t care other than I don’t need any more crap to deal with. I have enough on my plate without dealing with jealous she–wolves.

I grab some food and turn to Clint. “I’m just going to eat in my room and get ready for school.”

He frowns at me. “Is this about earlier?”

My eyes quickly track around the room. “No, I just want a little extra time to get ready this morning.” It’s a lie and he knows it.

He turns, looking around the room and he must see what I see. He growls low and deep, causing everyone to find something more important to do. “Stay. It won’t take long. Ignore them.” When I don’t move, he leans in. “You’ll have to get over it eventually. We’ll be training and coming to meals every day, twice a day from now on.” He says.

He’s right, I know he’s right. I sigh. I’ll have to face it sooner or later. “And if anyone bothers you, just let me know. I’ll handle it.”

I snort. “I can handle my own shit, thanks.”

“But you don’t have to do it alone anymore, Lily bud.”

The school day goes the same as always. When we drop Cali off, she looks at me.” I have an idea, we can discuss it later today.”

“Okay, sounds good. See you at dinner.”

As Clint and I head out to spar, Beta Calvin steps in front of us. “Today is show and tell day, Lily.”