Chapter 65: Training Games
(Aspen's POV)
Ethan waved frantically, his energy drawing every eye to him, though his focus was solely on me. “Let’s go, Aspen! Seriously, you cannot back out now!” he shouted, his grin so infectious it was almost impossible to keep from reacting.
I bit my lip and let a nervous smile flicker across my face. My steps slowed deliberately, making sure that every move looked hesitant and cautious. Inside, my wolf, Cora, rolled her eyes at this routine mask. But it was necessary. No need to give anyone a reason to doubt the image I wanted them to see.
Ethan clapped his hands impatiently. “Come on, you’ll be with me, Aspen! I’m your guy. No one is touching you with me around. Got it?”
I stopped just shy of where he stood, dragging a thin veil of worry over my
