Chapter 30: First lesson - Your offence must be as good as your defence

ITHRA I haven’t received a word since the training two days ago. When Azriel informed me of our training session this morning, I didn’t know how to feel about it. When we passed the training grounds, I got concerned.  “Where are we going?” I asked with a raised eyebrow. Azriel turned back, “You will not be training with the others today.” I couldn’t grasp the meaning behind his words, and I felt my guard build up. “What do you mean?” “The Alpha has instructed you will be training at a different spot moving forward.” His tone clipped.  I didn’t like the sound of that, “Where is he? Will he be present?” I find myself asking.  There was no way I was training without Zadok. If they wanted to kill me, then he should have the decency to do it himself.  “Not that it is your concern, but he will join us shortly.” He answered.  Without waiting for a response, he took a route I knew too well. He entered the farm, but I remained rooted to my spot. I couldn’t believe my eyes.  “Beta Azriel.” A fem