Chapter 177

Megan's POV

The gym was in its usual hubbub. Today, though, was special. I was going to take on a new challenge that Max had been insisting I learn for quite a while by now—high-level techniques. He wanted me to increase my arsenal of skills, and today was the day I was ready to dive headfirst into it.

I walked into the gym, noting Max was already there, setting up some equipment. He looked up and nodded toward me. "Morning, Megan. Ready for today's lesson?"

"Morning, Max," I replied, walking over. "Absolutely. What are we working on today?"

Max motioned at the line of agility ladders and resistance bands that lay in front of us. "Today, we're going to work on speed and footwork. These drills are going to be hard, but they'll make you faster and more agile."

I raised an eyebrow, trying to cover how nervous I really was. "Intense? Sounds like a challenge.

Max grinned. "Definitely. But you're up for it. Besides, you have been doing