Chapter 30
**Zoe**
I woke up feeling refreshed. After untangling myself from Jackson, I made my way to the bathroom, eager to get ready for breakfast and coffee. The hot water from the shower relaxed my muscles and eased the aches from last night’s fun. I lost count of how many times Jackson had pleased me.
As I showered, the door opened, and Jackson stepped in. He wrapped his arm around me and kissed my mark.
I joked, “If you keep doing that, we’ll never leave this room.”
He chuckled and replied, “Do not threaten me with a good time.”
Then, he playfully smacked me on the bottom, and I shrieked at the unexpected contact. It didn’t hurt; it just caught me off guard.He chuckles and says, “Do not threaten me with a good time.”
He playfully smacks me on the bottom. I shriek at the unexpected contact. It didn’t hurt, just caught me off guard.
Before I respond, he has me turned and pinned against the wall. He kisses me and cups my bottom. He breaks the kiss and lowers to his knees.
“Jackson,” I say, wondering what he is doing.
Just relax, he says, grabbing my legs and putting them over his shoulder. He dips his head and starts linking my center. I tilt my head back and let out a moan; his tongue feels so amazing. He starts moving it faster and adds a finger. I moan out his name, and that encourages him to move his tongue faster. I can feel my release in my body; I have stars in my head, and I feel like my body just floated away. I scream his name as my body spasms, and I ride out my release. Jackson grabs me and lifts me up against the wall before I can process what is going on. He enters me and sends me back to the sky. My body is on fire, and sparks are flying through it. Jackson sucks on my mark, sending my body over the edge; my body is spamming around him as I ride out my release as Jackson gets his own release.
We quickly get dressed and head downstairs, eager for some coffee and breakfast to kick-start our day. After we fuel up, we’re off to the gym for a solid training session. Jackson is excited to teach me some essential sparring techniques and cardio exercises. He’s thoughtful, too, as he mentioned he doesn’t want to push me too hard before my crucial training with Belinda.
I spot Aliza and Charlotte chatting by one of the food tables, and I can’t resist joining them. I gently release Jackson’s hand and make my way over. Charlotte, now a doctor after her time in the ER before the virus, has been a vital asset at the pack hospital. She’s been so occupied with treating patients that I’ve barely had a moment to catch up with her.
I wrap my arms around both of them in a warm hug and ask how they’re doing. I can’t help but notice that Azria is growing, her belly adorably round. Charlotte shares some exciting updates about the innovative work she’s been doing at the hospital, and I can’t wait to hear more.
Jackson and I made our way to the gym, ready to kick start our training with some stretching. Once warmed up, he guided me to the boxing ring, handing me gloves and demonstrating the correct foot positioning and hand placement. He taught me how to punch powerfully by utilizing my body weight, ensuring that each hit would be more impactful. As I practiced punching his glove, he closely observed my technique and offered valuable corrections to enhance my form, explaining the risks associated with incorrect positioning.
After our sparring session, Jackson announced our next challenge: running on the track outside. He emphasized that strengthening my human side first would lay a solid foundation for training my wolf. This “wolf training” involves honing my strength, agility, and instincts—key elements that are essential for succeeding in boxing.
After training, I head back to my room to take a bath and change my clothes. I have an hour before Belinda arrives, and a nice, relaxing bath is exactly what I need.
Once I’m refreshed, I go down to the backyard to meet Belinda and start our training.
Belinda wants to help me practice my two elemental powers. She believes that I possess all four elemental powers since I already have two. She explained that most fey witches only develop one elemental ability; it’s rare for a fey witch to have all four. I tell her how I melted the silver and used the wind to hold the door shut. I explain that I don’t know where this magic comes from; it just appears when I need it.
Belinda tells me that this is why I need to train my mind—my powers cannot continue to be controlled by my emotions.
Belinda places a silver cup on the table and instructs me to melt it. She guides me to explore my mind and tap into the power within. She advises me to rid my thoughts of all emotions, promising that I will sense the energy. I try to visualize the silver cup melting, just as I did with the cuffs, but it remains unchanged. Belinda encourages me to relax, clear my mind, and discover my powers. I make repeated attempts to quiet my thoughts and relax, but nothing seems to work. I eventually confess to her that I’m struggling to clear my mind completely, despite my persistence.
She recommended that I try meditation exercises to help relax and clear my mind. She mentioned she would return in two days to continue our session. She emphasized the importance of practicing the drill she had given me in order to calm my mind and work on discovering my abilities. She assured me that I would know when I found them. I thanked her and then headed into the pack house to meet with Jackson.