Chapter 80

Training went as expected. Unlike the other days, I refused to spar with Gamma Eric. I still wasn’t over their betrayal. I understood they were following orders, but I was their Luna, even if not officially. That should have counted for something.

Instead, I asked to train with other wolves. First, a male, then a female—neither of whom matched my strength. Despite going through the motions, my heart wasn't in it. How could it be when my mate was hiding something from me? I didn’t believe what he said about needing more time, but I chose to let it go. If not for my sake, then for Falcon’s.

I couldn’t afford to lose her again. Not after the stunt she pulled when we were banished from the Oakwood pack. The memory still burned, and I didn’t want a repeat.

As I stood alone, hands on my waist, my eyes wandered over the group of wolves—some laughing, others still sparring. That’s when I felt a tap on my shoulder.

The scent of jasmine filled my nostrils. I turned to find Louis standing there,