Hard work
Selene's Pov
It has been 4 days since Arti caught me sneaking back into the house she has barely said 2 words to me. I have done whatever she has asked of me.
Today is no different I was up at 4.30am and in the grounds by 5 pulling out the weapons for training prepping the water bottles and some snacks for the fighters.
I Have been alone Most days but yesterday 2 other pack members Dom and Ellis they were caught trying to sneak out to meet some human girls after dark and given 2 days of this they seem quite shocked when I told them currently my punishment has no end date and I also have to train with the new medics. As we finish up, I see Ryan, Arti and the other warriors walking up to the grounds, I'm still a little sad that she won’t speak to me but being a pack warrior is still my main goal, so I throw myself into all this extra training. I can defend myself to escape a situation our father always made sure of that.
Arti and Ryan take place at the front and warriors spread out I fall into line with them awaiting instructions. They explain todays training session and we begin with 50 laps around the arena, Stamina is not my strong point. I am wearing my most comfortable pair of work out leggings that compliments my body I’ve got my sports bra on and a tight-fitting sports jacket as its cold this early My hair is tied in a messy bun and I'm ready to get going.
I take off I'm not the fastest, but I see Dom and Ellis and match their pace. As the rest of the pack wakes up, I see a hoard of girls making their way to the edge of the arena to watch the training, some are mated to those training already and some are just trying to peak interest at their forefront is the pack Jenny. She’s the pack bike I don't think there is a male wolf she hasn't ridden yet. as we keep going, I quickly loose pace with Dom and Ellis, damn they do not even see tired!
As I run past the group of girls again, I hear jenny calling for someone.
"Ash babies keep up the good work you’re doing great”.
Did I just hear her say Ash he should not be part of this training I turn around my face beetroot red from how heavy I'm breathing and there is? Great that jerk is right behind me I know he can run faster than that so why the go slow.
As if he read my mind, I swoop is up next to me the smell of sweat and too much cologne fills my nostrils and why on earth he shirtless is not even 6 am and it is not that warm.
"Just enjoying the view Sel those leggings are causing some inter conflict " He says the words rolling off his tongue like slime.
"Oh, really your flavour of the week not doing it for Ash or is it someone else she is cheering for " I say while looking at him with disgust. He seems to ignore the remark and instead simply replies.
"it’s a good thing you’re working on your stamina babe when I finally get a hold of you, you’re going to need it " His words make me feel sick I don't know how to respond and with one movement of my leg I swipe it to the side and Ash tumbles over. I turn around while still jogging and shout back.
"It’s not my stamina you need to worry about, maybe you should focus on staying up!" I saw anger flash across his face, I knew I won but I also know that will not be the last of it from Ash.
I see the end approaching some of the warrior are already there, I spot Dom and Ellis and rush towards them. Dom looks at me appreciatively he’s 22 tall and has Brown hair that swoops back, he’s got a really good body, He hasn't found is mate yet. I’m lost in thought admiring him when a giggle erupts from his mouth.
"Are you done staring at me now Selene " My face immediately goes bright red.
"I'm sorry I was just a little distracted " I saw awkwardly, why this always happens to me, when I think about having a mate, I would much rather have Dom than Ash. I look up at him again.
" I saw the way you handled Ash back there that guy is a creep " He says with a smile that makes me blush.
"Thanks, he’s been like it for a while, he’s convinced when I turn 21 in a few weeks that I'm going to be his mate ".
I look up at Dom the feeling the redness retreat from my cheeks.
"Well, you never know he might not be the only one hoping to catch your eye " Before I can muster any kind of response Dom and Ellis are walking away, Dom then turns around and sends me a wink.
We continue the rest of the training Arti taking extra care to ensure I am pushing myself to the full, I swear she is enjoying this punishment.
The training comes to an end, I'm tired and sore after 3 days of this but I begin to prep for the next group training after lunch. I’m filling up the water bottles when I feel my body fall forwards and the familiar smell of cheap perfume invades my nostrils.
Jenny, I brush myself off and turn to face her, Feeling Seleste bubbling coming into the front of my mind and she takes over.
"What the hell Jenny".
"I saw you talking to ash on the field he’s mine!" She screams at me like child.
"Are you for real jenny as if I would want your sloppy seconds and while we are on the subject it thought you'd have some respect for yourself knowing where he’s been " I look behind her at her friends knowing full well they've been with him too then I focus back on her seeing the anger bubbling in her eyes.
"But then again I could say the same to him seeing as he’s with a well-used bike " Seleste’s is raging how dare she compare us to her any type or way.
I push Seleste back knowing that if I let her out any longer, she might tear Jenny apart. I snapped back to reality when Jenny raises her hand and slaps me across the face the stinging in on my cheek. I am about to let Seleste back out then I hear a someone shouting and running towards us.
Cynthia’s POV.
I see the girl Jenny slap Sel and in an instant I see red I feel Cyrus wake up she is mad.
I see Sel raise her hand and I shout "STOP" the sound of my voice resonates towards them and beyond I see them both stop frozen and looking at me Jenny's friends taking a step back from her.
I approach them my eyes dark as they stare at Jenny.
"What the hell do you think you’re doing raising a hand to my sister " At this point Cyrus is at battling to take control. I see the fear spread across Jenny and her crony’s eyes.
Their voices erupt into "I'm sorry " and " were leaving" Cyrus does not feel like it’s enough and is about to speak back when I feel a hand on my arm.
I look down and its Sel, she’s looking at me worried I breathe deeply I know Cyrus can’t help it, since we lost our mate, she has been a mess although we traded the pain with the moon goddess it doesn't take away the emotions. I close my eyes and feel her retreat into the back of my mind.
I reopen them seeing the 3 girls walking away and hear Selene's soft voice.
"There are those golden eyes, Cynth are you okay? "
I look at her face I hate for her to see me lose control.
"I'm okay Sel I came to find you as you were late for the medic training and then I saw her hit you and I just lost it. I'm sorry Sel I've didn't mean to embarrass you " I look into her eyes showing how sorry I am.
"Embarrass me Cynth? that was amazing I didn't know your voice could travel so far jenny and her friends look like they wanted to bow. It was Awesome “She looks at me with admiration.
"Come on Sel we have some medic training to do " I grab her hand and begin walking towards the house.
"also, you really need a shower Arti clearly did a number on you today " I Chuckle as she looks down at herself and nods in agreement.
I know that Sel thinks we are being harsh sometimes, but I will protect her always.
And I know one day she will understand why.
The Day continues on Sel really is a fast learner everything she has learnt she has taken on so well, when I spoke to Arti yesterday she said the same about her training we knew it would be this way but she’s so far advanced even me and Arti didn't learnt his quick with dad.
The day wraps up and usually Sel would help me clear up I look over at her clearly exhausted its already 7:30pm.
"Sel go on you go ill finish up here go get ready for dinner " Selene looks at me love in her eyes.
"Thanks, Cynth I really needed an early finish I’m shattered”.