The training had been intense—three hours of learning to control abilities I'd only just discovered. By the time Elena called a break, I could reliably identify different types of bonds, communicate telepathically with any wolf within a reasonable range, and move objects with my mind without accidentally destroying everything around me. But I was exhausted, both physically and emotionally drained from the constant focus required to manage so much power. "You've made remarkable progress," Elena said as she packed up her training materials. "But there's one more thing we need to discuss before tonight's battle." "What's that?" "Your mate bond with Damien is still incomplete." I felt heat rise in my cheeks. "What do you mean?" "You've accepted each other, you can feel the connection, bu

