The Lone She Wolf

Chapter 8: Training & connecting

Chris's POV

I wake up and my beautiful little mate is cuddled into my side. I smile at her and maneuver myself so I don't wake her. When I'm out of bed I go downstairs and into the kitchen. I pull out the skillets and eggs and stuff to make breakfast for my sleeping mate. When I finish I take it up to her and she's still sleeping peacefully. I set the tray on the night stand and sit on the bed. River stirs in her sleep and her eyes flutter open. She smile at me and says, "Good morning" "Good morning love. Have a good sleep?" she smiles and nods her head. I set the tray of food across her lap and we eat in peace. After breakfast we get up and go to the gym. "Alright let's train!" I say to my warriors. "River here is a wolf. As you all know. Which means she is not part animal but full animal. She is more in touch with her primal instincts than any of us will ever understand. So she is going to take half of you an I will take half. After a while the groups will switch. Now, all of the north border fighters go with River and all of the south border fighters come with me." The groups split up and I begin my hand to hand training. "Alright pair up!"

River's POV

"Alright guys. Take a seat on the yoga mats." They take a seat on the mats and I take my place in the front. "Today I am going to teach you to connect with your wolves on a very different level today. You will fight as one, eat as one, and live as one. Because of this you will be stronger warriors and have better relationships with each of your wolves. Now, let's begin." We begin with a couple of poses then go for a run in wolf form. When we reach a lake we stop for water and some time in the sun. 'Okay guys. Take this time now to communicate with your wolves. Get to know each other on a level you never would have thought possible. Bask in the warm sunlight or swim in the lake. Talk to your wolves and just relax.' I lay on my back and relax under the sun. After awhile I look around and everyone is speaking to their wolves. I can feel the change. They are growing stronger. Soon they will be fierce and unstoppable warriors. 'Hey love. Come on back. It's time to trade off.' I hear Chris mind link me. 'Okay babe. We are on the way.' I put my necklace on and shift back to human. "Okay guys, it's time to head back. I hope you and your wolves really connected today and now with hand to hand use that time to really communicate and fight as one." I shift back to wolf and we run back to the sparring grounds. They shift back and go to Chris while the ones that just got done sparring shift and come with me. Chris smiles at me and I smile back. With that I lead them to the yoga mats where we do the same thing.

Chris's POV

After River leaves with the south border patrol I take the North and we start with some hand to hand. I can tell River really made an impact. They are fighting as one with their wolves their eyes are glowing slightly showing that they are fighting as man and wolf. After awhile we move to weapons then I call River back for lunch. When she gets here all the warriors are smiling. They look at peace. I go up to River and pull her close to me. "You are a wonderful Luna." She smiles and kisses me. "Thank you." she takes my hand and leads me inside. "You and the other warriors wait out here. I'll make lunch." I go outside and round them up, "Alright guys to reward you for and excellent day of training River is going to cook for you guys!" they all cheer and I smile at them.

River's POV

I go into the kitchen and start on lunch. When I'm done I have steak, chicken and ribs all ready for the hungry wolves. One by one the trays of meat go outside. "Alright. Not all of the food is out yet so wait and don't touch the meat." I go back inside an grab the baby roasted potatoes, corn and greens. When I go back outside all the warriors are eye balling the meat hungrily. I roll my eyes and smile. "Okay boys dig in!" I move to the side as they come up and surprisingly they are in a neat and straight line. After they all get their food is when they dig in like wild animals. I smile to myself and watch them chow down. "River this is amazing!" One of the warriors compliments my cooking as he tears into his third steak. "I'm glad you like it." I reply. I really like these guys. They are loyal and faithful and fierce warriors. I just know they will be very connected to their wolves really soon.