Sunlight streamed through the window, warming my skin as I stretched, my muscles aching from yesterday’s tension. The weight of my new reality settled over me, but I shoved it aside.

Today was my first day of training with the Awoke Pack. I needed to prove I belonged—even if I technically didn’t

After a quick shower, I pulled on the workout clothes Rose had left for me. To say I was nervous would be an understatement. I had no idea how this pack trained. Hell, I had no idea how ...