Mira kept her head down, balancing the tray of fresh towels and water pitchers against her hip.The training hall smelled of sweat, iron, polished wood, and old blood. It was a scent that usually meant safety for the pack, but for her, it was only a reminder of what she lacked.She had delivered the supplies to the side table and turned to leave, hoping to slip out before the sparring drills began. Wolfless servants were not supposed to interrupt ranked wolves, and visibility was dangerous.But the heavy doors groaned as young warriors flooded in, their laughter loud and sharp. Mira froze near the exit, trapped by the sudden influx of bodies.A trainer spotted her lingering and barked an order without breaking stride. She was to clean the blood from the center mats before the Alpha arrived for inspection.Mira obeyed instantly, setting down her tray. Every command forced her into view when all she wanted was to disappear.She knelt on the hard floor, the rough grain pressing into her
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