A few minutes later, Connor escorted Kira to the outdoor gym. The moment she stepped through the wide entrance, her heart started hammering against her ribs. The air was thick with the scent of sweat and iron. Mighty Lycans were everywhere, some sparring on the mat and others lifting massive weights that looked heavy enough to crush a car. Even the females were built like warriors.
Kira stood at the entrance for a few moments, watching them train. She scanned the space, searching for Derek, but there was no sign of him. Instead, her gaze landed on Declan, Derek's beta, near the barbell rack. He was surrounded by a handful of gammas, all taking turns lifting bars loaded so heavy they made her own arms feel like twigs.
