Chapter 95

Abby

Imogen taught me shielding by hitting Kade with pebbles.

I objected.

Kade objected more.

“This is stupid.”

Imogen picked up another stone.

“It’s controlled.”

“You’re throwing rocks at an Alpha.”

“Yes.”

Kade looked at me.

“Do not enjoy this.”

“I’m trying not to.”

He pointed.

“You’re smiling.”

“Stress response.”

Imogen tossed the pebble.

Kade caught it.

“With your hand,” she said. “Very impressive.”

“I’m done.”

“No.”

He stared.

I sat cross-legged ten feet away beneath the trees, trying not to laugh.

Training had moved from Blackridge’s lawn to an open clearing farther into the territory.

No people.

No windows to accidentally set on fire.

Imogen had apparently planned for me.

That was insulting.

And reasonable.

“Shield,” she said.

“I don’t know how.”

“That’s why we’re here.”

“You keep doing