Aria's POV
His eyebrows lifted. "Where are we going?"
"To the training grounds."
He looked suspicious. "Why?"
"I want to spar with you, maybe learn a thing or two."
A faint grin appeared on his face. "Are you challenging me, Alpha?"
"Maybe."
His scent spiked with a mix of amusement and competition. "Very well then, let's do that."
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The training grounds were empty when we arrived.
Viktor stepped onto the training circle and rolled his shoulders. "Are there any rules?"
"Not at all."
His grin widened. "That's dangerous. I will be careful. I wouldn't want to harm my Alpha."
"Don't hold back, Viktor. Show me what you've got."
I lowered myself into a fighting stance.
Lydia immediately came alive. Careful, Aria. Don't get too excited. We have seen him fight, and without our
