Tamara The morning sun rose over the tall trees, casting a bright golden light across the training grounds as I walked out of the pack house with the words of the trial book still fresh in my mind. Earth was already waiting by the edge of the dirt field, her arms crossed as I walked up to her, she let out a long breath and looked right into my eyes. "Did you read the book?" Earth asked, her voice dropping to a quiet tone so the other nearby pack members would not hear. "Yes, I did," I answered, keeping my voice calm and steady. Earth studied my face closely, looking for any sign of panic or fear. "Are you okay with everything in it? Do you understand what you are walking into?" I smiled softly and let out a light giggle, hoping to break the tension between us. "Earth, do not put on

