CHAPTER TWELVE: Almost Exposed Kaira’s Pov The next day I was asked to join the Patrol drill by Stella. She claims it’s the pack rules . The patrol drill was not meant for me, I figured . I knew that the moment I arrived at the training field and felt every eye turn my way. Warriors stood in straight lines . Elders occupied the stone platform, their faces not welcoming . I stayed at the edge. “Why is she here?” someone whispered. Late shifters didn’t train publicly. Not until they proved stable. Elder kinsely’s staff struck the stone once. “Begin. ” The drills started fast. I followed instructions carefully, forcing my wolf to stay quiet and controlled in my skin. Everything Alpha Liam had taught me. For a while, it worked. Then one of the warriors stepped too close.

