Alyssa perched on the edge of her seat, eyes fixed on the arena as the game got more intense. She didn’t want to dare miss a thing.Ethan and Axel had equal strengths in the early stages of sword fight. As their swords clashed, they locked eyes and made it more intense, cleverly avoiding to hurt one another, knowing they were breaking the rules of the game.It was known to everyone in combat that on the field, your friend wasn't your friend. Alyssa feared as she had her eyes watching them both, flinching at the slightest clash. But she wasn't the only person tense.The audience watched with excitement and fear. They had all started the game since the very first time they watched their new guy battle with the Beta. Usually no one made it to the next level with him. It was rare for someone to pass the stage but this guy just didn't relent. And that was what they admired most about him.Ebsy, who was concealed in the corner by a lot of people, had his gaze fixed on Alyssa. He had alread
After the merriment, it was time for Ethan and Ace's game. Alyssa couldn't stomach any food because she was worried but she tried to hide it so her brother wouldn't be affected by it. But Ethan wasn't as good at composing himself like Alyssa.Alyssa massaged his shoulders backstage so he could lose up. “Listen Kiddo, I know you're tense but you've gotta relax.”“I'm failing at pretending right?” He chuckled. “It's so hard. I feel like I can't do it.”She turned him around to face her and cupped his face. “Don't say that sweetie. You can and you will.”“You have more belief in me than I do, myself,” he said and smiled.“Of course I do. So just relax and give your best out there my champion,” she said and ruffled his hair.Ethan loosened up a bit, silently grateful he had his sister by his side.“Ace is the son of the Alpha and his physical fitness is already much higher than the average person. Just give all you can.”Ethan wrapped his arm around his sister. He knew the principles. He
Ethan was taken by the members of the tribe to celebrate and he asked his sister to tag along. Alyssa couldn't refuse although she didn't want to go without Axel but Axel had things to do for Ace, in his words.Alyssa had little to drink but she watched her brother all the time. He looked joyous as the people asked him questions of how he could defeat the Alpha and how hard he had trained. They wanted to know everything about him and take pictures too.Alyssa was proud of her little brother. Few people came to talk to her and most of their questions were “Why do you have a veil on?” and “how does it feel to have a famous brother?”She didn't want to have much interactions with the people of the tribe so she decided to take her leave. She hugged Ethan. “Have fun buddy but do not let your guard down,” she whispered in his ear. “You're going to be okay.”“Text me when you're home?”Alyssa nodded and after a quick hug, she left her brother. The longer she stays, the longer the people will
Before Axel saw Alyssa, he had been feeling unsettled. It was like a premonition and he couldn't stay still. He left the work he was doing with Ace and told him he'd be back to complete it the next day. He grabbed his coat and took a stroll into the cold and dark night.Everything seemed normal but it wasn't until when his mind was made up to go back to the back that he heard the snarls and grunts of werewolves. Curious, he traced the sounds and scent to a corner where he found werewolves fighting and beating someone. He picked up a faint cry— Alyssa?Anger rushed in his veins and he began to beat one of the werewolves but before could deal with that one, he saw the rest had been brought down by— Ace?What was he doing here? He didn't even tell him where he was at but he may have probably sensed that something wasn't right too.He chased after Ace and pulled him roughly by the arm. “Alpha, she's wounded and losing a lot of blood too. We need to get her to the hospital.”“And I said
“Thank you for the whole thing. For saving me and helping me,” Alyssa said as they walked out of the hospital.Axel shrugged. “It's nothing. Here's your medication. I will call you from time to time to remind you to take them.”Alyssa smiled at him.“Oh I won't forget.”He shook his head, “It doesn't matter. I'll remind you and also, do not stress out.”“I'll sleep for a whole week,” she joked. “But really I'm grateful and I'll pay you back somehow.”Axel furrowed his brows in confusion. “Pay me back? You're joking right?”“No I'm not. I'm grateful but I will pay you back,” Alyssa said, remembering that all things came with a price tag. And men were never the type to do something without wanting something in return.”Axel sighed. He knew better than to argue with Alyssa. She was stubborn and regardless of what he would tell her, she would always do what she wanted. He checked his wristwatch and then turned to her. “It's quite late already, let's get you home.”“Huh? Let's?” Alyssa inqu
“Why're you doing this?” Alyssa asked Ace.Ace scoffed. “You think it's me? I'm not the one doing this Alyssa, it's you. It's all your fault this is happening. Why do you have to follow everyone?”She threw her hands in exasperation.“For Goddess’ sake I'm not following everyone. Axel is nothing but my friend. Why does his position have to be at stake because we're friends?”Ace shrugged. “I don't know, Alyssa. But it's up to you to decide if you want to be friends with him and make him lose his position or if you're going to avoid him and keep his position.”“I hate you Ace, I fucking hate you,” she said as tears streamed down her cheek. “I thought your father was worse but you, you're a demon.”He smirked and pinned her to the wall, scrutinising her expression with dark eyes. “I'll monitor you now, more than ever. And if you are seen with Beta Axel again you know what will happen. Or perhaps your brother works as a slave and wouldn't get the gamma position.”Alyssa's eyes darkened in
Ace didn't say a word to Lydia that night. After his shower he got into his bed and turned his back to her without saying goodnight. He only asked her to turn off the light before going to bed. Lydia was pissed, she muttered to herself so many times but he refused to turn around to ask her what she was saying. He was too tired from a long day and after a forceful goodnight he closed his eyes. After a few minutes, he fell asleep.Lydia forced herself out of bed and put on some clothes to cover her bare body. She sat and watched Ace sleep. He looked so peaceful, she cracked a smile. She missed the old Ace. The one who always wanted to spend time with her, listen to her talk and didn't like going a night without hearing how her day went. She missed the old Ace that would give her flowers for no reason and tell her how pretty she was. The old Ace who will notice every detail about her and want her everywhere she was.But this new Ace, it was so hard to adjust. He was cold. He was always a
Alyssa was panicky when she saw Ace fall against her with the penknife plunged deep in his chest. His eyes slowly closed and Lydia screamed. “I didn't ask you to kill him or hit him,” she said and turned to her brother,”Get out of here before they get you.”“Oh my God,” Alyssa whispered, her hands trembling as she slowly pulled out the knife from Ace's chest. She stared at Lydia in disbelief. So Lydia had asked someone over to treat her wrongly and had ended up getting Ace injured.“Let go of him,” Lydia yelled and pulled Ace against herself. The guards stared at her in disgust and fear. “Help me take him to the car.”“I'll come with you,” Alyssa persisted.“No,” Lydia countered. “You'll sit your assistance down because this is all your fault. If only you had left, all of these wouldn't have happened.”“Like I was the one who sent someone over to kill me,” she said. “If anything bad happens to him, I hope you remain the unhappy desperate bitch that you are.”Lydia was stupefied but