Claire’s Pov

The air in the pack house was lighter than usual for the first time since I moved in. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement from the just concluded challenge, and every corner of the house was lit up with chatters and murmurs from the staff.

Back in my room, I sighed in relief as I slumped onto the bed. My muscles ached from how badly I had strained them, every move I made sent a sharp pain, a reminder of what my body had endured.

The herbal balm I had initially spread ...