“Weaver, watch your left foot. And remember to keep your core in.” Lucianne reminded him as she and Toby watched Weaver spar with Yarrington.

Toby was as serious as Lucianne was when he said, “Yarrington, don’t overdo those punches. Get to his nose, there have been two openings already. Don’t miss a third.”

After another few minutes of hitting and dodging, Weaver came out as the winner. He helped his mate up.

That was when General Langford of the Lycan warriors came to where they were, bringing along one of his own warriors. He bowed without a smile, and Lucianne returned the bow with an equally straight face. “How can...