I run towards the log and take as big a step as my legs can go and continue running to the top. I take a running leap off the end over a ditch that is so murky, I don’t want to know what is in there, and then onto a rope to climb down. I hit the dirt running, sprinting toward a cargo net that leads
“Not terrible.” A brunette woman standing next to Warrior Osiston says. “At least you didn’t die or throw-up newbie.” I hobble over to them looking at Warrior Osiston for feedback on how I did. The soreness is settling into my body now that the adrenaline is draining. The only thing he says is, “I
“First Guy Wyatt! You’re my tour guide? You better be good, I have expectations.” He sets me down and my whole front is now soaked from the water dripping off him and we both laugh. We walk over to the group, away from Audrina, who no one spares a second glance at, and First Guy Wyatt starts introd
“Umm, I wasn’t going to come originally. I was allowed to do the trials so the Elite trainers could see my skills and because our pack was hosting them. Warrior Osiston and Alpha Reggie decided I should be here, so here I am.” I try to shrug it off and put it on them. No one will question the deci
“Basically.” Nathaniel shrugs. A man of few words, I like it. As we round the corner from the foyer to the living room, the low rumble of noise lets me know just how many warriors live here. We walk towards the glass wall at the back of the room and I can already see the line forming. When the A
“Okay, so she might be under the impression that I am here to overshadow her or take her place in some way. I just need to stay under the radar enough to stay out of her way. I don’t want to be ‘the favorite’ or whatever she thinks. And the Alpha King calls me 'Little One' too, it's not a unique n
“After that we are in preliminary, or prelims. Again this lasts 30 days. If you make it that far you get to be inducted and get a temporary warrior brand and can start going on smaller missions.” Wyatt says around a mouthful of taco. “What is this brand that everyone keeps talking about? Why is it
Before things get too heavy another chime rings and everyone starts getting up and clearing the space. Warrior Osiston wasn’t kidding when he said it’s our job to take care of this place. There was not a single crumb left on any of the tables. It was incredible. “What do we do now?” I ask after w