Third person POV
After the hard, sweat-breaking training session, the warriors were assembled before their Alpha, who stood at the entrance of the training hall to address them.
Her facial expression was blank, making it difficult for any of them to make out how she was feeling. She didn't look happy or sad, just distant.
Aiden couldn't tear his eyes off her. He could sense the burden weighing on her shoulders, yet her gaze seemed to be all over the warriors without meeting his eyes.
As his eyes wandered aimlessly and got to her lips, memories of their stolen kiss in her manor came rushing to his mind. The way she had pulled him close to her body and her lips covering his, before they were interrupted sent heat through his veins.
"Warriors..." Chloe began, her voice cutting through Aiden's thoughts.
"This year, we will be participating in the Annual Fighting Festival." At the announcement, the crowd cheered excitedly.
