Chapter 77

Maya's POV Training this morning was actually fun. For once, we didn’t have to deal with the usual glares or passive-aggressive comments while Lauren guided me through the moves. It was a rare relief. Rita and her group were nowhere in sight, no watching, no snide remarks, no drama. I didn’t know why, but I was grateful for the peace. Not that I was worried they would try anything physical. I had learned enough by now to make anyone who came at me regret it. But it wasn’t just about defending myself. I didn’t want to create trouble for Lauren or Ashton. They didn’t deserve to be dragged into whatever backlash I might face for standing my ground. The pack had a strict no-bullying policy, but that didn’t stop it from happening, especially with me being a witch. So, we kept our heads down and focused on training. And every session, I found myself prouder of Lauren. She had a natural gift for teaching, calm, confident, and in complete command of what she was doing. I made sure to follow he