Judy\u2019s POV<\/p>\n
\u201cSorry I couldn\u2019t make it out with you guys\u2019 last night,\u201d Tabby said as she spotted me during our weight training. \u201cI wanted to have a clear head for training today.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t be sorry. Honestly, you weren\u2019t missing much,\u201d I told her. \u201cI probably shouldn\u2019t have gone out either. The next and last part of the competition is crucial because this will determine the final winner. I probably should have a clear head too.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHave you been scouted yet?\u201d Tabby asked, glancing around at the others who were hard at work and completely oblivious of us.<\/p>\n
I frowned and shook my head.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, have you?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n
Anyone could recruit us to their pack or gamma force without us having to win the competition. However, only those who win the competition can make it to the Elite Force.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, but I heard Sherry was recruited already. She still wants to compete though and try to get to the top,\u201d Tabby told me.<\/p>\n
I lifted the weight, it was heavier than what I was used to, but I was aiming to push myself a little further today.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe would be stupid not to,\u201d I said between grunts. \u201cShe\u2019s really good at what she does.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tabby nodded in agreement, watching as I lifted the weight towards her and then back down.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, if you win and you make it on the Elite force, where do you want to be stationed? You know you get to choose your start base location.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI honestly hadn\u2019t thought about it,\u201d I told her.<\/p>\n
The Lycans are in charge of the Elite Gamma Forces, so they were mainly stationed near their main packs. I knew there was an Elite Force station just outside of the Silver Crescent pack, so that would be ideal. But would Gavin even want me on that force? For some reason, I was nervous asking him.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou live near Silver Crescent, right?\u201d Tabby asked thoughtfully. \u201cSo, ideally, that would make the most sense. Unless you were looking for a change in scenery?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI mean, my family and friends all live there,\u201d I told her, as I lifted the weight once again, my muscles screaming at me to stop and I knew I probably should have listened. The last thing I wanted was to hurt myself before the final rounds started. \u201cSo, yeah, it would be ideal. But I don\u2019t know. I guess we will see. What about you? Have you thought about it?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t live near any of the Lycans,\u201d she said with a shrug. \u201cSo, I don\u2019t really know. But I heard Alpha Landry has one of the better forces, so I would probably try to get into the Silver Crescent one.\u201d<\/p>\n
I finally put the weight down, feeling as if my arms were about to fall off.<\/p>\n
I sat up, sweat caked on my face, and I used the back of my hand to wipe it off.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019d be neighbors,\u201d I told her with a smile.<\/p>\n
She laughed and nodded.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, it would be pretty cool,\u201d she breathed with a wide grin.<\/p>\n
\u201cJudy!\u201d I heard my name coming from the gym entrance and I turned just in time to see Matt\u2019s smiling face as he ran toward me, Irene quickly running after him. She looked as if she hadn\u2019t slept a wink, and my chest tightened for her. I knew she was still heartbroken after the whole Ethan situation, not to mention being attacked at the club last night.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey, what are you guys doing here?\u201d I asked, sitting up on the bench. \u201cShouldn\u2019t you be exploring the resort or tanning by the pool?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish,\u201d Irene said, folding her arms across her chest and giving Matt a pointed look. \u201cHe was insisting that we came to see you before we did anything.\u201d<\/p>\n
I rubbed my hand through his hair and smiled down at him.<\/p>\n
\u201cDid Matthew miss me?\u201d I teased, making him scowl.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d he muttered. \u201cI just wanted to see you in action\u2026 you know, for my own training,\u201d he tried to play it off, but I could see through him.<\/p>\n
I laughed.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, sure, I\u2019m sure that\u2019s what it is,\u201d I teased again, making him roll his eyes. \u201cHey, this is Tabby. My friend on the team.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI saw you on TV!\u201d Matt said with a grin. \u201cYou were on Judy\u2019s team when you were on the island.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tabby nodded.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d she replied. \u201cJudy was pretty amazing with that bear.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not like I did it alone,\u201d I countered. \u201cBut anyways, Tabby, this is Matthew and Irene Landry.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sara is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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