Drake's Pov
I stand at the side of the training arena, my arms crossed as I watch Mark work with Nicole and Abby. Close enough to show my support, but far enough to avoid being a distraction.
Nicole looks determined, her brow furrows as she listens to Mark’s every word. Abby, on the other hand, seems a little more distracted, unsure, but willing to try. Mark is good at this; his calm, no-nonsense demeanor has a way of putting people at ease, even when they are on the verge of something as monumental as shifting for the first time.
I find my gaze lingering on Nicole. She has come so far in such a short amount of time. Just weeks ago, she didn’t even know werewolves were real, and now she is standing here, ready to face this head-on. Her resilience is one of the many reasons I admire her,
