River POV
I secured us a large hotel suite with plenty of room. The hotel seemed pretty dead, the silence providing us with the privacy we needed. Although inside, the hotel lacked the ideal ambiance for training, it was the best option we had. As we entered the room, a faint odor of cleaning supplies lingered in the air.
I needed to work on Erin with self-defense in human form, as well as shifting fast. Erin slept most of the journey, her peaceful breathing accompanied by the gentle rumble of the car engine. I was happy about that; she needed the rest. By the time we were settled, the room was filled with the soft glow of the bedside lamp, casting flickering shadows on the walls.
"There is workout clothing for you in the backpack, so get changed," I said to Erin. I decided to rearrang
