The next morning, Lacey woke early, leaving Julien sleeping. It had been days since she had been able to train, and she missed her young warriors.

Lacey packed her practice bag and headed down the stairs and into the main dining hall. When she walked in, everyone stepped out of her way.

"Good morning, Alpha Queen," one pack member said after the other, moving out of her way.

Brogan walked up beside her and smiled. "Good morning, Alpha Queen."

Lacey looked over the ...