Chapter 78

Maxwell POV

Laura’s strength over the last few weeks has improved vastly, and I can see the drive in her eyes when she joins in with pack training. At first, she was apprehensive, but now, she’s in her element.

I stand back and watch as she runs through the trees. She digs her fingers into a large boulder before climbing to the top and jumping down onto a smaller rock.

Her feet move quickly and every choice she makes is with precision.

Sweat trickles down her back and off the edge of her jaw.

I adore seeing her like this with focused eyes and eagerness to outdo herself from the last training session. She’s pushing herself out of her comfort zone and challenging her body with new skills.

Kayden guides Laura through her obstacle course while encouraging her as she succeeds in every direction.

She starts to climb a tree before swinging from a branch and landing directly in the middle of a stream.

The water splashes up her legs, and she takes a large breath as her lips spread into a