Chapter 55

Whitney's POV

"I accept defeat!" Leo screamed loudly.

He was breathing heavily on the ground with his arms raised in surrender.

I dropped my wooden sword and knelt beside him with a smile.

"You know we can't always rely on shifting. Hand-to-hand combat and using weapons should be something we get used to," I said.

"I know," he answered simply.

"Things have been so peaceful; do you think... hey!" I screamed when he grabbed my arm, pulling me to him.

I laughed loudly once I fell onto him.

"All that matters is that we are in a peaceful pack and that we are happy," he said softly.

"You are right, but it never hurts to train regularly," I answered, then moved my hands to his cheeks.

"I train because I really enjoy it. I was raised that way. I know the twins are here and that I should relax. I guess I will do just that with time," I said softly.

"Hey, I will always be there beside you whenever you want to train because I, too, enjoy doing it with you," he said as I chuckled softly.

"Why are