Chapter 26: Nikolai's Death

~Emerald~

I found it difficult to close my eyes that night as my mind was with Gideon and James. They had finally started their search and I don't know what happened to the both of them now. My instruction is clear that they have to be here the next morning with Nikolai's head.

I can't stop thinking about who from them could slaughter Nikolai, but I ready myself for that. I don't have a choice. After all, I was the one who made this challenge. I should accept the result.

I woke up early the next morning to start my day with a short training. The newbies were now in the field. Natalia was already there. I walked straight in front to talk to her.

“Natalia,” I called her name. “Can we talk for a moment?”

She nodded her head in response. We look for a perfect place to talk to. I just want to know if she already saw James. I wanted to know how she feels now.

“I heard Alpha James is here,” Natalia uttered, her attention in the other direction.

I let out a deep sigh before answering. “Yes, a