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55. Warrior

Chapter Soundtrack:
Beth Crowley - Warrior

Hey!
Sorry for the wait. Turns out my tot and i both have strep :( amongst other things. Heres your chap! I still need to edit the last one. Ill do it before bed. I gotta pick some songs anyway!!!

Enjoy!
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The photo above is the tattoo that means 'Warrior'.

The song is beside it. Not sure which is first. Swipe!

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Two months later
(From the last Nova chapter, Strong)

Nova

Standing in the mirror, i didn't recognize myself. Who is this new person before me?

My body, once slender with curves... was now a well toned masterpiece.. my legs are firm.. no longer skinny. Not extremely muscular either.. slender, just more defined. Strong.

Strong enough to carry me wherever i should ever go.

My arms, now lean. No loose skin from being too slim... no. My arms were now stronger too. Not bulky.. im not a body builder.

My stomach.. its toned as well.. no six pack because that was never what i wanted.. but my obliques are defined, disappearing into my shorts. A line that connects down to the muscle of my thigh. The skin is taught now.

Turning to the side, i examined myself as i stood in my yoga shorts and sports bra. My ass seemed bigger than it used to be.. my breasts larger as well. My face even looked fuller ..

I felt strong and beautiful now. No more gaunt bony frame.. i wasnt always gaunt and bony but after the whole 'my mate having a pup' disaster, i stopped eating and my body began to disappear.

Now i ate five small meals a day.. always hungry. Always training.

My body showed exactly how hard i have worked.

My hand lifted, tracing a scar with my fingertip along my hip that i recieved my second week here in my first fight with Alexa. It seemed so long ago.

Being strong isnt the only way my body has changed... im now also littered with tiny scars.. some big ones.  But i feel like they make me who i am. They tell of the journey i have gone through.. they tell of the pain ..

Sighing, i smiled to myself and slipped off my shorts, changing into yoga pants and a hoodie. It was time to train.

My favortie time of the day.

Conrad has made sure I have learned every thing i need to know.. for a novice anyway. he has made sure i wouldnt ever feel my emotional pain due to all the physical.. hes been my rock.  My friend. My teacher. I dont know what i would have done without him or where i would be. He has pushed me like no one else has done before.. he has believed in me.

And now im stronger for it.

Thoughts of Zaryn and everyone at my old pack play on my mind every now and then... Deacon too. But i usually shove them back down as soon as they pop up... i haven't given myself a chance to even think about it.

A knock on my door broke me out of my thoughts. "Nova! Come on! You're gonna be late! Alpha is ready for you!" It was Damon. One of my new friends here..

Slipping my socks on, i ran to the door and threw it open for him, smiling.  "Hey. Im almost done.  Just gotta put shoes on."

Walking into my closet, i grabbed my black nikes while Damon made himself comfortable on my bed.