Second Chance For A Warrior

-Chapter Seven-

I spent the rest of that afternoon kicking those newbies asses, pushing their strength and stamina as I tossed them around like rag dolls. It has been a long time since I've trained like that, and it made me and Ziva feel like true warriors again.

After training finally ended, Gamma Marcus asked if I would like to join the training on a regular basis, saying that he would love some help with busting the warriors chops. I, of course, said absolutely. This was what I was born to be, why the hell would I pass up the opportunity?

After that, Tyron returned and took us to a restaurant owned and operated by werewolves for a late lunch. Best. Barbecue. Period. I'm definitely going back to eat there, and I wouldn't have to twist Adrienne's arm to go.

After lunch we continued our tour of the territory, deciding to go into the city that was included in the land before heading back to the wooded area. Lots of restaurants, gas stations, and small stores filled the area. Bookstores, clothing boutiques, Antique shops, and a large number of garages and auto shops. However, the thing that really grabbed Adrienne's attention was the humongous mall. And after pleading with Tyron to ignore my crazy sister and drive back home, he listened. Thank the Goddess.

Upon returning to the central pack land, we returned to exploring. There are so many houses on this land, even more then I expected. Not to forget the large playground for the pups, the rec center that has a swimming pool and a baseball field, and an emergency bunker full of rations and clean water. This pack has thought of everything.

We saw everything...well, almost everything. The only place we weren't taken to see directly was the detainment cells, or prisons, as they are. We both saw it from a distance, and Tyron told us what it was when we asked about it, but he didn't take us to it. Which is probably for the best...I've seen a lot as a warrior, and I have been to a couple of...'interrogations', I could've handled it up close. But, I rather not have Adri exposed to that. Not in the slightest.

I spent the last couple of days repeating that schedule, mostly. Early morning solo training, breakfast at the pack house, a visit to see Avery and read to her some more, followed by training with the warriors.

The day after our tour, I went to town with Andrea to eat lunch and go to a couple of grocery stores to restock the kitchen. I ended up going with a girl named Tiana, who turned out to be Tyron's little sister. We hit it off surprisingly well, both of us enjoying kicking Tyron's butt for fun.

Andrea had also given me a debit card to buy things with, saying that it was issued to me by the Alpha himself. I tried to argue my way out of taking it, considering I'm not even part of the pack yet, but both she and Tiana tag teamed me and I caved. Which led to me buying several of my favorite books that I was forced to leave behind at Blue Mountain, as well as a pair of sneakers to replace the ones I shredded the last time I shifted. I spent an hour debating if I should even be buying anything before I purchased them however.

As for yesterday, I spent lunch with Tiana and Adrienne, going to a Japanese restaurant that I ended up liking, much to my surprise. What wasn't surprising was that both of them hit it off very well, which I was grateful for until they both coerced me into going to the mall with them. I spent the rest of the day being drug around by the two, going into almost every store. They even managed to get me into Victoria's Secret, much to my absolute discomfort.

I did end up buying stuff though, admittedly. A few new t-shirts and tank tops, some jeans and shorts, a sports bra and leggings from Underarmor, and a new pair of headphones. And maybe I bought a couple pairs of underwear and a bra or two from Victoria's Secret...which the girls thought were on the boring side.