Ally's POV

　　And so I unleash her, allow the power of my inner wolf to surge forth, meeting Elliot's challenge with newfound ferocity. Our movements grow more fluid, a silent understanding developing between us with each breath, each collision of energy.

　　"Excellent, Ally," he praises, and though his words are simple, they resonate deep within.

　　"Again," I demand, driven not just by the need to improve, but by the desire to remain here, in this space ...