The Lna 57

Chapter 57 

Xena’s POV 

“Are you okay?” he asked me. 

“Yeah,” I answered softly, my body giving one final shudder before settling down. My breathing gradually steadied, and my eyes slowly drifted closed. 

“Sleep,” he said, his hand continuing to stroke my back gently as I quickly fell asleep. It was the most peaceful night I’d ever experienced. 

The next morning, I woke up alone. It was still dark outside, but I felt a chill. The clock read 6:21 AM. I decided to work out, so I got up. Not wanting to smell like sweat, I took a quick shower and tied my hair in a messy bun. Dressed in a sports bra, tank top, and shorts, I was pretty much ready. 

There were no messages on my phone. I tucked it into the running belt at my waist, put on my headphones, and slipped on my shoes. The hallway was pitch black and silent as I made my way to the training room. 

Fortunately, the training room was empty. I climbed onto a treadmill, put on my 

I noticed headphones, and started a slow jog to warm up. Halfway through my run, movement beside me. I glanced over to see a muscular guy nod at me before getting on the treadmill next to mine and starting to run. Soon enough, the place began to fill up gradually. 

I got off the treadmill and picked up two 30–pound dumbbells to start my shoulder 

workout. 

“You sure you can handle that weight?” A cocky–looking guy approached me. He looked about 18, the typical player type. 

Great, another know–it–all, I thought to myself. 

“I think I’ll manage,” I said, removing one earbud so I could hear him clearly. 

“Need someone to spot you?” he asked. 

Is he serious? Such a cliché pickup line. I laughed internally. 

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“Spot what? I don’t think you’d be much help,” I said coldly. 

Everyone in the training room stopped what they were doing to watch the exchange between the new girl and this random guy. 

“I’m Magnus. What’s your name, beautiful?” 

Well, at least he introduced himself politely, but that condescending attitude is infuriating. 

“Xena,” I forced out, continuing with my workout. 

“Maybe you should try something lighter. Like this. I can train you for free.” He picked up a ten–pound dumbbell and held it out to me. 

“This would suit you better. Though it seems your legs need more work than your arms,” I 

taunted. 

“Looks like the new girl needs to learn her place!” His eyes flashed with anger, his previously flirtatious demeanor now serious. 

I could use a good fight. “Let’s see if you can take me down, pretty boy.” I put down the dumbbells and stood up. I removed my headphones, set down my phone, and walked toward the mat. Everyone gathered around to watch. 

His stance was wrong, too tense–I could immediately tell he was an inexperienced fighter. He made the first move, and I crouched low, sweeping his feet out from under him. To his credit, he caught himself in time and quickly got back up. Then he charged low, and I deliberately let him grab me so I could elbow him in the kidney. His body lost control momentarily, and I seized the opportunity. Wrapping my legs around his neck, I 

locked his arm in a submission hold. 

The cheering around us was so loud I barely heard Ryder’s voice. 

“What the fuck is going on here?” He stood at the front. “Xena, let him go.” 

Everyone immediately backed away, watching the scene. Magnus gasped, struggling to get 

1. up. 

“Hey!” I said with a smile. I promptly released Magnus, giving him a small kick to roll him 

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aside. 

“Can someone tell me what happened?” Ryder crossed his arms. 

“Magnus startelliit. He was flirting as usual and disrespected Xena, saying she should use ten–pound weights instead of thirty. So, she made fun of his chicken legs, and then this happened,” a girl stepped forward, explaining briefly. 

“Il see,, is ttinut right, Magnus?” Ryder asked. 

“I was just jjoking,” Magnus mumbled. 

“Did you not see the memo?” Ryder sighed. 

“Wo…. Alipha,” Magnus replied. 

Clearly not, or you would have known this is Xena Harris. Daughter of Alpha Hank from 

the Nightcedar Pack.” 

Magnus’s eyes widened as he looked at me. 

The shock on his face is priceless. He’s definitely regretting it now. 

Nice to meet you. Your fighting stance needs a lot of work,” I stepped forward, extending 

my hand first with a smile. 

Magnus still stood frozen, about to reach out when Ryder’s stern command came down. 

“Magnus, you’re assigned to night duty. Twenty laps, now. Everyone else, back to training. Xena, come with me.” 

I grabbed my phone and headphones and hurried after Ryder. 

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