Shadows and secrets

At the Nightshade pack mansion, Alpha Cade made his way to the gym room. The weight of his responsibilities and recent events had been pressing heavily on his mind, and he sought solace in the familiar rhythm of a workout. The gym was dimly lit, the glow from a few wall-mounted lights casting shadows over the equipment. Cade put on some music, the heavy beats resonating through the room, providing the perfect backdrop for his intense session.

He started with some weights, each lift a physical release of the tension that had built up inside him. The music pulsed in his ears, drowning out his thoughts and allowing him to focus solely on the burn of his muscles and the rhythm of his breath.

As he moved on to the punching bag, throwing powerful jabs and hooks, the door to the gym creaked open. Cade glanced over his shoulder, his eyes narrowing slightly as he saw Aria step into the room. She was dressed in a sports bra and shorts, her toned body glistening slightly with a sheen of perspir