Eva
I sighed as I got changed and then went to meet the guys outside. I opted for a sports bra and matching yoga pants. I don't frequent the gym as much as I should, but I am fairly athletic and in shape. As soon as Vincent saw me he had to say, "Are you trying to kill me?" Why is Vincent so concerned with what I am wearing? He was like this with my dress that I wore to Eric's club, but not when we were alone, when Eric and I were all wet. Does he not want others to see me? Is he embarrassed of me? Does he not trust Sam? I feel that pull to Sam, as I do Vincent, and I'm starting to feel it with Eric as well. I get that Vin and Sam are two different beings, but they were both human once. At least, I think Sam was … maybe he was born a wolf? I should find out, he's my mate, after all. I glare at Vincent, "It's what I wear to the gym. We all dress similarly," Sam nods.
"Our kind doesn't need the gym," Eric says.
Sam cracks his knuckles, "Ours doesn't either, but it does help to relieve tension and aggression."
I say, "Well, maybe I don't either, but I'm going."
As we are walking through the woods, Sam throws me a thick branch, "Break it."
I place a hand on each end and snap it in two. I am surprised, "Huh, I couldn't do that before."
Sam hums, as if he suspected, "It's a start." Just what does he expect of me? I guess I will find out. He looks at Vincent, "How much do you weigh?"
Vincent answers, "225."
Sam nods, "Eva, lie down. You're going to press Vincent. First leg press, then a standard bench press. l'Il spot you, no worries." I trust Sam. If he didn't think I could do it, he wouldn't ask. I get into position. The guys place Vincent across my feet as I lay on my back with my knees to my chest. Sam asks, "What was your limit?"
I reply, "185 for leg press and 120 for my arms."
He grins, "Now push." I do, fairly effortlessly, and return to the starting position. He praises me, "Nice extension." It felt good, really good. "Now arms." They position Vincent so that one of my palms rests on his lower back and the other between his shoulders. The backs of my arms rest on the ground beside me. Sam grins again, "Now push." I do a full extension, and then back,and I repeat. Then I flip Vincent to a standing position. Sam chuckles, "Nice form. Cocky finish, but I'll allow it." He grins, offering me his hand. I giggle as I get up and stretch a bit.
There's just this ease, "Well, guess I got stronger."
Sam says, "We have a gym and obstacle course at the pack house. We can test you fully once we are there."
Vincent adds, "She's very agile and fast. Your wolves won't stand a chance."
"How'd you test it?" he asks.
I tell him, "I walked across the surface of a lake."
Vincent shrugs, "To be honest, I was hoping she'd fall in."
I knew it! I smacked him.
"Hey, stop doing that!" Vincent chides me.
I put my hands on my hips, "Stop being an ass."
Sam shakes his head, "Keep her entertained for a bit, I'll be back."
As Sam went off deeper into the woods, Eric, Vincent, and I chatted, "He's up to something."
Eric says, "Probably. He wants to see what you can do, just like Vincent and I do."
"Would I be safe at the pack house? I'm not a wolf, have vampiric abilities, and I can cast spells using only my mind. I'm not human either, it seems," I have to know because I am conflicted.
Eric thinks for a second, "Well, you should be able to compel most werewolves. The ones you cannot, you can at least confuse or slow down with your hypnosis. Plus, Sam won't let anything happen to you."
"Does silver weaken them?" I ask, because I am trying to formulate a few plans.
"No, it is a myth. Same as with vampires, it does nothing," Eric says.
"So I could distract them with hypnosis, while conjuring strong chains to bind them?" I ask.
They both said yes, but Vincent added, "Like I said, when you learn to control your powers, you'll be dangerous."
I sigh, "This is still a bit much to handle." They both hugged me and told me that I was doing well as Sam returned.
In a very commanding tone, Sam said, "Ok, I'm ready. I'm going to blindfold you, and carry you somewhere, then I'll give instructions once we are there. Guys, you stay here. I don't want to risk you feeding her information."
Vincent nearly jokes, "Be careful, wolfman, she could cause the ground to swallow you whole."
I laugh, "Really? I doubt that."
Vincent looks straight at me, "I don't." He's kidding, right? I can't be some all-powerful goddess in disguise, can I?
Sam blindfolds me and has me hop on his back. I tried my best Terminator impression, "I'll be back." He runs off into the woods.
Sam
The other night, my life got turned upside down. I smelled the most wonderful scent I had ever smelled when I got to the Gala. I looked around to try and find her. I knew that smell must belong to my mate. When a wolf knows, he knows. But it goes beyond that, since I'm an Alpha. My mate must not only be a Luna, but be blessed by the Moon Goddess herself, at least that's what my Gran tells me. Most Alphas get a Luna as their mate. That Luna will have healer magic and be a bit of a Seer.
As Katie and Eva approached my table with Vincent, my heart both sped up and stopped. I looked between the women and once my gaze met Eva's, it happened. I imprinted. I saw her leading my pack and helping to raise our pups. But I felt Vincent on her. I dismissed that he was her mate, at first, and then it angered me when I saw that he was. I want her for myself, but I can't have her that way. Can I settle for part of her soul while giving her all of mine? Should I just reject her and my only chance at having a fated mate in this lifetime?
The next few hours will reveal everything, or at least, that is my hope. Once we are alone, I will see if I still imprint. If I do, then I might have to get Vincent and Eric to denounce her.
End Sam's POV