The Alpha and The Vigilante novel Chapter 59

In a way, the poisoning changed things between Cain and I. We had somewhat bonded due to spending so much time together, since he would take me with him almost everywhere. I typically sat in his lap as he worked on paperwork, and he even would explain what he was doing, not keeping me in the dark about pack matters. I wouldn't say I liked him, but I had learned to tolerate his presence.

Cain and I even woke up early and spent two hours every morning training. Most of our training was sparring, both using powers and not using powers. Initially, Cain was hesitant about fighting me, worried that he would hurt me. After I (nonlethally) injured him by sending a dagger into his gut, he was much more willing to be rough during our trainings.

I had taken a few hits of fire as a result of the fighting, but I reassured Cain that it was fine, and part of the training. Eventually, I got better and better at dodging the flames until he couldn't hit me with them if he tried. He always succeeded in pinning me down eventually, but I could tell that it wasn't easy for him to.

I convinced Cain to let me train with his pack warriors for extra practice after a combination of begging/ guilting/ threatening him. This morning would be my first session, and I could hardly contain my excitement.

I threw Cain's heavy arm off of me when I woke up, and leaped out of bed to get dressed. Cain grunted half asleep, and said in a husky voice, "Has anyone ever told you that you're extremely gentle?"

Immediately, I ran back to the bed and jumped on his waist, holding a knife to his throat before he could open his eyes. Gentle, huh? I teased.

His eyes sleepily blinked, but he nonetheless played along, flipping me over on the bed so he was on top. He plucked the knife from my hand and sent it clattering on the floor.

"Like a little bunny," Cain smirked, and I growled playfully, snapping my teeth at him. "You're in a good mood," he remarked.

I shrugged, I get to beat people up today, why wouldn't I be happy?

Cain rolled his eyes. "I forgot who I was talking to. Should I be alarmed that you're so ready to harm my pack members?" I squirmed underneath him until he got off of me and I went to get dressed.

As long as they respect me, nobody should be too hurt, I didn't add that one of his pack members harmed me with the poison, not wanting to start an argument when I barely was able to convince him to let me train.

"Nobody would dare to disrespect my mate. They know that would mean instant death," Cain threatened.

And you say I'm aggressive? I laughed. Alphas.

I walked out of the closet after getting dressed. I wore dark red leggings, a black sports bra, and black running shoes.

Cain finally got out of bed and walking into the closet, returning a few seconds later, only wearing sweatpants. Hypocrite.

"He cares about you, Ares. Remember how often he was there for you while you were in the hospital after the poisoning," Cain reminded me. How could I forget? Even when Cain was there, Axel would sometimes stand guard outside of the door, and he especially would stick around when Cain was gone.

Only because he feels guilty I took his punishment, I countered.

Cain shook his head. "I don't think it's that. I think it's his instincts to protect his Luna kicking in. He's been waiting for a Luna just as long as I have."

I frowned. Don't call me Luna, I'm technically not the Luna yet.

"Speaking of, there is a Blood Moon in a week. Since you are fully recovered from the poisoning, I figured we should do the Blood ceremony then," Cain proposed, grabbing my hands as he spoke.