(Santiago’s POV) Bella and Ariana have been training with our pack. I like seeing that they want to take part and help. Bella is arguably an excellent fighter; however, I’ve noticed a few areas where she can stand to improve. So, I invite her to join me for a sparring session. She arrives ten minutes early. Her long hair is pulled back into a ponytail, out of her way. She wears loose black athletic pants that sit perfectly on her hips and a long-sleeved, cropped shirt that shows only the tiniest sliver of her flat stomach. She's barefoot and steps up on the mat. “You’re impressively strong,” I say. “There are just a few areas in your fighting style where I feel like you leave yourself more vulnerable. Are you ready?” She gives a curt nod. I let her rush me first. I easily evade

