At Wind Winders Pack, the same time:

Curtis was training by himself, pushing up a weight, when he felt a presence behind him.

Turning around, he saw Penny, the girl whom his cousin had rescued during the problem that had ensued during his birthday.

“Hey…What are you doing out here? It’s still early.” He queried, staring at her all over. She was looking very beautiful as usual, but she wasn’t his mate.

If he hadn’t hung his boots on flirting and sleeping ...