Chapter 86
Kaeleen's POV
The morning air was still, holding the promise of the day's heat. Across the dirt floor of the sparring ring, Astrid stood poised and ready. The rising sun cast a golden halo around her, but there was nothing soft about her stance. Her weight was balanced perfectly on the balls of her feet, her hands held loosely at her sides, her entire body radiating a calm, focused energy.
The handful of pack warriors going through their own routines in the surrounding area had started to notice. Their movements slowed, their glances towards the central ring becoming more frequent. Intrigue was written all over their faces. I couldn't blame them though, it wasn't every day their Alpha trained personally with someone, and it was certainly the first time any of them had seen their Luna on the training grounds.
"We'll start with the basics," I said, my voice cutting through the quiet. "I need to see your foundation."
