ASTRID
"Again," I said, ready for another training session.
He smiled, shaking his head as he wiped the sweat off his brow. "We are taking a break, little wolf. You know your father is proud of you, but don't push yourself too hard."
I needed this. If I trained hard enough, I would beat Asher and become the next military commander. I was almost there, and not pushing myself hard enough was not an option.
"You can take a break, but don't count on me doing that."
Beta Lewis sighed as he watched me walk toward the punching bag. I started hitting it with everything in me. Ever since that day... when he told me to go, it left a big hole in my heart. I was so angry. I had this hatred and rage burning inside me, and this was the only way I knew how to deal with it.
My father was right—I sho
