The Gift chronicles

Book 1 Chapter 33

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We walked to the training grounds, and I was thankful that I was much stronger than I was yesterday. My legs had gotten used to the sensation of walking, even though I could tell I lost muscle while being hooked up to the IV drip.

Along the way, Gwen and I chatted while Carter shook his head in disbelief at most of the cheeky and insubordinate things we said. When Gwen called me a "bad ass motherfuckin bitch" for taking so many lashes, Carter almost passed out from her lack of respect towards her Luna. I, on the other hand, laughed, and slightly blushed, feeling pleased that she was impressed by me.

We reached the training grounds, which was architecturally very similar to the Red Crescent one. It was a huge, open arena, with mats scattered around disorderly among the hard ground that lined the arena.

To my surprise, there were many wolves sparing in both skin and fur sides; and doing various training activities, such as weightlifting as well as endurance building exercises.

I frowned. Where are all of the weapons? I asked Gwen and Carter.

They both looked confused, but Carter answered. "We don't really use weapons that much. We have a small section of the arena dedicated to weapon handling, but isn't not stressed as much in training."

I was displeased with this information, and planned on bringing it up to Alpha Cain later, after he gets done yelling at me for going in the first place. Wolves should always know how to wield weapons. Red Crescent pack members certainly knew how to use them, and use them effectively, thanks to my training. Should a more advanced pack fight them in battle, I was worried that their brute strength may not exceed the power of weapons.

"Will you teach me how to throw knives?" Gwen asked excitedly, and our chaperone groaned.

"Gwendolyn, that hardly seems like an Alpha—approved activity..." Carter scolded her.

I glared at him. If you didn't notice, Carter, the Alpha isn't here right now, but your almost—Luna is, making me the highest ranked person here. Therefore, if I want to throw knives then we're throwing knives, dammit! My voice leaked out dominance.

Carter blinked at me in shock, and Gwen laughed proudly. "Damn, Ares. You sounded just like an Alpha."

you want to throw knives, it's what we'll

me than you were the first time you babysat me? I asked him, not understanding

reason," Carter quickly changed the conversation, and gave Gwen a warning glance

bottom of it eventually. It wasn't a matter of

nodded, and we started walking across the arena, ignoring curious stares

our path. "To what do I owe the

pack is very skilled at fighting in wolf form, I complimented him, and

I

is no problem, I assured the anxious

narrowed. "With all do respect,

I interrupted him. Ares.

would enjoy to see

step out of my way under your own free will, or I will forcibly make sure you are out of my way, I threatened him, even though I knew I wouldn't

for you, Luna, I am going to warn you right now that I have to call the Alpha and let him know you're here. Despite you bravely taking my punishment, I am still

At least give us a 5 minute head start before you mindlink

Gamma nodded stiffly, and stepped out of our way

"Where have you been all my life?!" I laughed as we continued to let Carter

wooden target with rings painted on it, there were human cut outs we could use. I grinned wickedly, my heart racing in excitement. It had been far too

to Carter, but he

make the movement fluid. Don't think of the knife as a weapon you want to get rid of, but rather an extension of yourself that is sliding off of you, I

the blade, but we'll work

fingers. Keep the knife horizontal to the target, and when you follow through, make