Page 53 of Beautiful Scars: Unshakeable

"If she finds out."

"When." He glances at me. "You really think she won't figure it out? This is Sunny we're talking about."

He's right, of course. She's always been more observant than people give her credit for. Still, I can't make myself turn off the feed. Not when they're about to start.

I push a button to connect the sound and adjust the volume, Chase's voice comes through loud and clear now.

"First rule—you set the pace." Chase stands a few feet from Sunny, his usual playful demeanor replaced with focused intensity. "You say stop, we stop. No questions asked."

Sunny nods, shifting her weight between feet. It's obvious she's much more nervous than she's trying to let on.

"We'll start with stretches," Ty explains, demonstrating a series of warm-ups. "They'll help prevent injury and increase your range of motion."

I watch as they guide her through basic stretches, both men maintaining careful distance. They've clearly discussed this beforehand, coordinating their movements to make sure she doesn't feel boxed in or claustrophobic.

"Good," Chase encourages when Sunny copies his arm rotations perfectly. "Now, before we get into any strikes, we need to talk about stance."

Zane leans forward slightly as Chase demonstrates a defensive position. "They're good with her," he murmurs, and I hear the surprise in his voice.

"Did you expect it to be any different?"

"Honestly? Yes." He shrugs when I look at him. "They can be... intense when they're training."

On screen, Ty is showing Sunny how to position her feet. "Shoulder width apart. You want a solid base. Think about rooting yourself to the ground."

"Like this?" Sunny adjusts her stance.

"Perfect." Chase circles her slowly, checking her form. "This position gives you stability. Makes it harder for someone to knock you down."

They spend several minutes on footwork, teaching her how to shift her weight without losing balance. Every instruction is clear, methodical. No sudden movements.

"Ready to try some basic strikes?" Ty asks, waiting for her nod before continuing. "We'll start with elbows. They're one of your strongest natural weapons."

I take a deep breath as they demonstrate the first strike. Ready to go down and call this whole thing off if necessary.

"Like this?" Sunny's voice pulls me back. She's mimicking Chase's movement, driving her elbow up and back.

"Good form," Chase praises. "But try bringing your other hand up to protect your face while you strike. Like this."

They work through the motion slowly, breaking it down into steps. Strike. Guard. Reset. Strike. Guard. Reset. Sunny's movements become smoother with each repetition.

"Now let's add some knee strikes," Ty suggests after she's gotten comfortable with the elbow technique. "These are especially effective given your height and, um, how sensitive some points can be."

Zane makes a small sound of approval as they demonstrate. "Smart. Teaching her to use her size instead of trying to compensate for it."

I nod, noting how they position themselves so she always has a clear sight line to both exits while they practice. They've considered every detail.

"Pull your knee up tight first," Chase instructs. "Then drive it forward. The power comes from your hips."

Sunny follows along, her face set in concentration. The movements are basic but effective — designed to create space and opportunity to escape rather than prolonged engagement.

"Good instincts," Ty comments when she naturally combines the knee strike with her elbow technique. "Now let's put them together in a sequence."

They guide her through a simple combination. Knee strike to create distance, followed by an elbow to clear a path. Her movements are hesitant at first, but grow more confident with each repetition.

"Remember to breathe," Chase reminds her. "Holding your breath will tire you out faster."

I watch her settle into a rhythm, the tension gradually leaving her shoulders. Even now, after everything, her resilience takes my breath away.

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