Lucian POV

"Alpha!"

Maxime yelled and ran over to me after I collapsed during practice. I was panting. My head hit the floor, but I didn't want to get up. I just sat there, staring blankly.

"You're exhausted, Alpha. Please, stop this. You've been training for over three hours."

Maxime helped me up, but I just sat there, leaning against the wall.

"We're facing a big war, Maxime. I have to train so we can protect the pack."

"Everything's under control, Alpha. Our troops are trained, and ...