Erik POV As I opened my eyes, I was greeted with the sight of Amber kicking me in the face, prompting me to carefully shift my tired mate away from me and beside Justin. Recognizing that I hadn't yet showered after training, I excused myself and left them to shower. The comforting warmth of the water brought a sense of relief, which was welcome considering the length of the day I had already experienced. I felt an immense sense of pride for Amber and her remarkable display of leadership during the meeting. While most wolves would feel fear of encountering a vampire, Amber showed nothing but excitement and expressed her desire to follow in the footsteps of the Lycan King. After I finished cleaning off, I turned off the water and then stepped out of the shower. Justin and Amber were no