Since Liam was meeting with his council, Nicole left the pack house for the first time in a long time. She joined Asha, Rose, and Maya in a secluded clearing to train.

The group had become her closest allies within the pack, and they often trained together, honing their skills. Nicole had come to think of Asha and Maya as true friends, but with Rose, she wasn't sure yet. They only hung out a few times but were cool together.

They began their training session with a series of stretching ...