Aurora’s POV

Training with Alpha Gray was never just about learning how to defend myself. Every moment we spent together in that gym felt different.

We started with simple drills. He showed me how to punch, how to block, how to shift my feet so I stayed balanced.

“Like this?” I asked, checking my stance.

He stepped closer, adjusting my wrist with gentle hands. “Almost. Keep your elbow tucked in. There, now try again.”

His hands were always there, steadying me and correcting my ...