Wendy The next morning, I’m up early. I don’t have time to join warrior training, which makes me sad. Ever since Jude helped me push past my own mental block, I’ve been getting stronger and faster in warrior training which is good for when I officially start at the Academy in a couple of months. I was hoping my mother, or maybe Yorick, or even Quirin would drive me to the Academy, but my father insisted. I prepared myself before getting in the car with him. My father is already on edge, worried about Cyra, Lila, and both their pups. Now, with me going along with the Alpha Squad, his worry has probably reached new heights. We’re about halfway to the Academy before he says anything. “You will be exceptionally careful, Wendy.” “I promise, Dad.” He finally turns and looks at me. “I mean

