The Lost She wolf

Day #1.5

Chapter 12 Day #1.5

    "So whats next?" Violet asked trying to hide the rejections in her voice.  She didn't want him to have that kind of control over her.  She probably just miss read the situation she thought.  He wasn't going to kiss me, he was just excited to see me catch on so quickly.

"Well no offense but I need to know what kind of exercises you did before you turned so I can know what you can handle," Eli said seeming to not catch on to Violet's inner turmoil.

 "Well if you must know I am very fit and take care of my body.  Let's see I ran, mountain biked, swam, did yoga and one other exercise class but the name is escaping me at the moment." Violet turned her back on Eli and looked at her best friend and very carefully put her fingers to her lips giving Cora the clue not to give away her secret. Cora nodded.

"Well, that's all cardio and flexibility did you do any kind of strength-building?" Eli replied not catching on to the little exchange.

    "Dude you and I both know she doesn't need strength training now that she's a wolf.  All she needs is endurance, agility, and the ability to fight." Alex said calling out his brother.

"Fine Alex then you can take Violet on a run around the Lake as a warm-up and then you will be her sparring partner. Now go." Eli said with authority. Alex nodded and off they ran.

"That's like 8 miles right?" Cora asked. Eli nodded "That's nothing she used to run four every morning. Now that she is a wolf eight shouldn't be that bad."  They stood in silence watching the runners off in the distance.  "So what was that all about a little while ago?" Cora asked frankly.

    "What are you talking about?" Eli replied annoyed.

"You know what.  You almost kissed her.  Didn't you see how hurt and confused she was?" 

"I didn't" Eli took a deep breath trying to center himself.  What does he say he thought.  He decided honesty was best.  Cora was her best friend and she already knew what was going on so why not. "I was just so proud of her.  It all came so naturally to her. Then she was in my arms and I got carried away. I didn't realize I upset her." He said with sadness in his voice.

"You can't do that again.  She is not great at reading men but I think she knows there is a connection between you too.  Rejection was written all over her face after you backed away so quickly." She looked at Eli in the eyes "You have to tell her or stay focused."

    Eli looked at the pair they were a little over halfway around the lake. "I didn't want a mate you know.  I was going to be a warrior for our pack. I don't need any distractions."  Eli looked at Cora and thought why did I just say that.

"Eli you are looking at this all wrong. Don't you see? She is not a distraction. She is your reason to protect.  She is going to make you a better warrior then you could have ever been without her." Cora explained.

 Eli looked at Cora. Why hadn't he ever thought of that before? He isn't a mate to just anyone. His mate is the Alpha. She is the thing he was willing to fight for. Now she is the only thing that would motivate him to win.  "wow your smart."

"Don't you forget it." Cora replied smiling.  

    When they made it back to Cora and Eli, Vi was sweaty but not out of breathe.  Alex was panting. "Geez, What are you run by a motor or something?" Alex asked.  She just laughed.

"Alright, Violet first thing we need to go over is stance. When fighting in your human form it is very important to stand so you can move quickly." Eli said showing her how to put one foot slightly in front of the other.  He explained how you need to keep your weight on the balls of your feet. "Alex come on over. " Eli called. "Okay, number one rule is be faster than your opponent. Alex just a simple spar understand?" Eli asked.

"Got it." Alex said.

"Alright on three.  One, Two Three." Eli watched as Alex slowly circled Violet.  Violet never turning her back on him circled keeping pace.  Alex lunged toward her.  She quickly moved to the side and he missed landing on his knees.  She came up behind him and grabbed his waist turning making him fall on his stomach.  She went to pin his arm when Alex took her momentum and knocked her off balance.  He spun around, but she was already back to standing.  He jumped from his back to his feet Ninja style and quickly grabbed Violet's arm and spun it behind her back.  She kicks one leg back sweeping Alex's feet out from under him while bending forward flipping him over her back and to the ground she then sticks her foot to his neck. 

"Stop," Eli yells with a grin.  

"What the hell Vi!" Alex groans.

"Oh, now I remember what that other class was. Cora, didn't you take it with me?" Violet asks. Cora nods with a grin. "It was called Jiu-jitsu." 

Eli had a look of wonder on his face.  "You princess are always surprising me."  He comes over and gives her a pat on the back then helps his brother off the ground dusting him off.  "tomorrow we will start on wolf training." He looks at his brother and hugs him. "I can't believe you lost to a girl." he teases.  

"Don't get too ahead of yourself bro. It's your turn tomorrow." Alex says wagging his eyebrows.

Eli then turns to Violet "Good work today.  How about I take you somewhere to celebrate tonight?"