Present Day
Lucas jogged across the clearing towards the training field, rolling his shoulders to shake off the leftover haze of sleep and s*x. He had only managed to change into clean clothes, black workout pants and a gray shirt, before hurrying out. It hadn’t even crossed his mind to shower.
The warriors were already at work. Pairs moved in tight, practiced motions under Landon’s watchful eye. His brother stood off to the side with arms folded, barking commands that had even the more seasoned fighters straightening up.
Lucas slowed his steps. He recognized that look on Landon’s face. It was the same hard mask he wore when he was waiting to tear someone apart.
“Look who decided to show up,” Landon called, voice ringing across the field.
Lucas ignored the curious glances of the warri
