“I hope you haven’t slacked on your training,” Frankie said as we ate our meal. Inside, I was laughing and looking forward to today’s training session. Outwardly, I kept a straight face and said, “It’s only been a week since you have been here. I train on the weekends, so I'm not sure what you expect.” After we ate, I placed everything in the dishwasher and then grabbed my string backpack, throwing a few water bottles, my keys, and wallet into it. “Are you ready to get your ass kicked, Alpha?” I asked coyly. Frankie snorted and said, “As if. You’d be lucky to keep up with me, Little Bee.” I put my best pouty face on and said, “Yeah, you’re probably right. I’m just a lowly little wolf-less girl, and you’re a big, strong Alpha.” Frankie wrapped his arms around me and said, “There’s

