Chapter 192

NATALIE’S POV I woke up earlier than usual today. My stomach was in knots, but I was excited. From today on, I’d be training with Liam. I had no idea what to expect—would he go easy on me? Or would he push me to the edge like he did with the others? I shook the thoughts off and stepped outside the pack house into the open clearing. I closed my eyes for a second and let my wolf stretch inside me. Kaia was awake and alert, pacing slowly within me as if she was waiting for a challenge. We can do this, Kaia whispered. “I know,” I murmured and began warming up, shaking out the nerves. I took deep breaths. I stretched, shook my hands and jogged in place. I did the basic warm up exercises. I was mid-squat when I heard his footsteps behind me. I didn’t need to turn—I could already feel Liam’s presence behind me. I could feel his quiet and dominant aura. “You’re here early.” His deep voice rolled over me, causing my heart to jump. I stood up straight and turned to face him. He was in his traini