AVERY
Courtney handed me a bottle of water. I took it from her, murmuring a soft “thanks.” Every inch of my body ached, but it felt good. Good to feel like I might not be useless.
I turned around when I felt eyes on my back and saw Shade and Thier standing there, watching me. They both looked proud, and it made something warm bloom in my chest. I could clearly feel I was getting better. Before Duskridge, I had training—but it was the kind of training meant for a Luna, not a fighter.
I emptied the bottle as Courtney threw an arm around my shoulder.
“I heard a little bird tweeting that certain three Alphas slept in your room,” she said with a wicked wink.
“Wha—what?” I spluttered.
“Oh, come on. Your blush is telling all your secrets to me.”
“It’s just because they fear Kylen has alrea
