The sun barely peeked over the horizon as I stood in line with the other trainees. We were a diverse group, each of us with our own strengths and weaknesses, but today we all wore the same apprehensive expressions. The air was charged with anticipation and a hint of fear.

As I stood, my thoughts drifted back to yesterday, to the intense and confusing encounter with Alpha Zion in his office. His touch, so heated and possessive, had left me flustered and breathless.

When I finally ...