CHAPTER 49 ADRIAN'S POV I watch her walk away. Every step looks painful. Her shoulders are tight. Her movements stiff. I pushed her too hard today. I had to. Tomorrow night could kill her. Better sore muscles now than a funeral later. "You were too rough. She is exhausted. Fragile." She is not fragile. She proved that today. Did you see her? She cut us. Actually drew blood. "Because we let our guard down. We were careless." No. She was good. Really good. Better than most wolves after months of training. Kael is right. Freya learned faster than anyone I have ever trained. Her instincts are sharp. Her reflexes improving. She is becoming exactly what she needs to be. A warrior. My phone buzzes. Marcus. Council is demanding another meeting. Tomorrow before you leave for the steel mi

