Long after training had ended, Nicole asked herself why, despite everything, she had only noticed a change in herself when she interacted with Liam, especially when they touched.

The effect of his mark on her had faded with her wolf. She wasn't supposed to be affected by him, yet he was indirectly the reason why her body came alive.

She had found herself getting lost in the training, feeling a sense of excitement as she pushed her body to the limit. She was starting to feel alive ...