SKY
The morning air was cool, a welcome relief after the warmth of the barracks. I stretched my arms over my head, glancing around the training grounds where my Beta team gathered. They looked more rested than usual—a good sign for the challenges ahead. But one detail kept nagging at the back of my mind: Noah’s bunk had been empty last night. I couldn’t shake the feeling something was off with him lately, but I was pulled from my thoughts as Liam started up a classic warm-up banter.
“Alright, Skyler,” Liam teased, cracking his knuckles, “ready to lose to the master today?”
I smirked. “Master of what? Tripping over your own feet?” The team chuckled, and Harper elbowed Liam, only to nearly trip himself as he walked over.
“Looks like I’m the one who should be nervous,” I said, grinning as
