Chapter 75

Cassidy's POV

The mats were cold against my palms as I braced myself in the push-up position, arms already trembling from the last round of drills. Kaidan stood to my left, his arms crossed, eyes sharp and unrelenting as always.

“Keep your core tight,” he said. “Your back’s sagging.”

I bit down on the inside of my cheek, pushing up again with effort I didn’t have. Sweat trickled down the side of