Days Later
Laura's body screamed in protest. Every muscle burned, her limbs shaking with each breath she took. But she wouldn't fall. She couldn't. Not in front of the cocky male in front of her.
Sweat trickled down her back, soaking her torn training clothes. Her chest heaved as she gasped for air, lifting her trembling arms to block whatever came next.
Lucian moved around her in slow circles, like a wolf eyeing wounded prey. His breathing was calm, his stance strong and sure. For hours, he'd pushed her past every limit she thought she had.
Yet somehow, she still stood.
"Again," he ordered in a rough voice.
Laura bit her lip hard and raised her arms higher. Pain shot through her muscles, but she locked her knees firmly.
"I said, again!" he barked.
The command made her heart race,
