Inside the gym, the sound of sneakers screeching against the floor echoed again and again. Everyone was giving their all, sliding, sprinting, turning, and moving like their lives depended on it. Sweat rolled down their faces and soaked their clothes, but not a single person slowed down. This was Phase 1 of their training—and everyone took it seriously.
Ethan Albarado stood silently at the side of the gym, his arms crossed, watching every move. His eyes were sharp, not just looking at how his teammates moved—but also what they were thinking, how they were feeling, and how hard they were trying.
He looked at Lucas Graves first.
Lucas was going through the Cone Shuffle Gauntlet, his body moving with precision. He didn't look tired. In fact, he looked like someone who had done this a thousand times. Every step was sharp, fast, and focused.
