In the early morning, Ember and Kai walk from the gym. After another hard training session, Kai is sure that he won't survive the time.
He knows it will all be worth it when his wolf wakes stronger than ever and he can give Ember the mate she deserves. That is the best motivating force.
Kai holds Ember's hand while he thinks about looking up how humans deal with their complete lack of strength. Maybe there is a way that he can make his muscles recover faster. At the moment, he is barely surviving. He has felt plenty of pain before in his life, so that is nothing new. But when it comes in short bursts, it is easier to tolerate than the dull constant ache.
"Are you ready for this again, baby girl?"
"What if I said no?"
Kai's nose runs up Ember’s neck as his arm wraps around her shou
