The pack training ground was filled with the sound of fighting.
Several wolves were sparring with each other while others practiced combat drills.
Ariana stood quietly beside Kayden, watching everything with curiosity.
"This place is insane," she said.
Kayden laughed.
"This is normal for us."
He handed her another wooden training stick.
"Come on."
Ariana looked confused.
"What?"
"Attack me."
Ariana immediately shook her head.
"No way."
Kayden smirked.
"Relax. I won't break."
After a moment of hesitation, Ariana raised the stick and swung it toward him.
Kayden easily blocked the attack.
"Too slow," he said teasingly.
Ariana frowned and tried again.
This time she moved faster.
Kayden's eyes widened slightly as he blocked the second strike.
"That's… interesting."
Ariana attacked again, and again.
Each time she moved faster.
Her reflexes were sharp.
Almost unnatural.
Kayden suddenly jumped back, smiling.
"Okay, that's definitely not normal."
Before Ariana could respond—
A cold voice suddenly echoed behind them.
"What exactly is going on here?"
Both of them turned around.
Jayden was standing at the edge of the training ground.
His expression was dark.
Kayden sighed.
"Relax, brother. I'm just helping her train."
Jayden walked closer, clearly annoyed.
"She's not part of the pack."
Ariana crossed her arms.
"Hey, I can speak for myself."
Jayden ignored her and looked at Kayden.
"This is dangerous."
Kayden shrugged.
"You saw it too."
Jayden frowned.
"Saw what?"
Kayden pointed toward Ariana.
"She moves like a wolf."
Jayden looked at Ariana carefully.
His wolf instincts stirred again.
Something about her felt strange.
Almost… familiar.
Just then, one of the pack warriors accidentally lost control during training and was thrown toward Ariana.
The huge man crashed directly into her.
But something unbelievable happened.
Ariana reacted instantly.
She grabbed the warrior's arm and flipped him onto the ground.
The entire training ground went silent.
Everyone stared at her in shock.
Kayden slowly started laughing.
"Well… that confirms it."
Jayden's eyes narrowed.
Because now he was certain of one thing.
Ariana was not an ordinary human.