Avery’s POV “Enough.” Gideon growled, and the training grounds fell silent, “Get off of her.” Unable to disobey a direct order from his Alpha, Ian released me and stood to his feet, offering me a hand to rise as well. “Alpha,” he bowed his head in respect. Gideon’s eyes flicked between us as we both stood there, breathing heavily. I could see the muscle in his jaw leaping as he looked me over. “Is there a problem, Alpha?” I asked, pointedly. “What are you doing?” Gideon questioned, heatedly. I started to answer but he turned to Ian, “She needs to train with a woman her own size.” “Does the Alpha feel that I am most likely to be threatened by other women?” I sneered, “I can’t imagine why he would feel that way,” sarcasm was heavy in my tone, “Surely rogues and other warriors are

