Chapter 50

*BRIANNE’S POV*

I stood there with the other trainees, our eyes fixed on the intense fight in front of us. The fragile-looking girl was surprisingly skilled, her moves were swift and sleek as she battled the wolf in her human form. Despite her efforts, the wolf’s sudden counterattack caught her off guard, and she fell back with a loud thud, clutching her chest in pain.

“Enough,” the training instructor yelled, intervening just in time to prevent further injury. The fighters were quickly separated, and the girl was rushed to the pack clinic for treatment.

As I watched the scene unfold, my hand instinctively rose to touch my hair, a nervous gesture I’d been repeating all day. I had deliberately left my hair down, trying to conceal the mark on my neck, hoping no one would notice or make a comment on it.

“Brianne, you’re next,” the Instructor’s voice cut through my reverie, signaling me to face my opponent.

My heart sank as I gazed at the formidable figure waiting for me in the fighting