*Starblood Training Grounds, Dawn*

Crystal stood in the center of the circle, bare feet pressed against the cool earth. She inhaled deeply, but no amount of breathing could calm the fire flickering beneath her skin.

Aelira prowled within her, restless and wild, demanding release.

The faint chirping of early birds could be heard.

Ryder’s shadow stretched across the field as he approached. The Alpha King was bare chested, golden eyes sharp even in the dim light, his ...