Mateo’s POVI approached the captured village with a mixture of determination and caution. The air was heavy with tension as I prepared to face the rogues who had taken control. They were armed with guns, a modern advantage over my trusty swords which I was lucky to have brought with me. But I had something they didn't - superhuman strength and speed as a trained warrior.They were rogues. They didn’t truly know how to come against me in a skillful way.The guards saw me and attacked as I danced around them, slicing through the eight guards who fell to the ground.I turned back to see the woman biting her nails in fear.“Get out of here,” I whispered sharply as I readied for the battle.I opened the gate and stepped into the pack, seeing no one but the guards who stared at me in shock.A man stepped forward with a laugh.“You must either be stupid or suicidal to step into this place,” he said. “Now I know you’re dumb because what the hell were you thinking before you stepped in here.
Kayla’s POVI stayed in my room all day until a knock came on the door which had me cleaning my tears as I sat up.“Come in!” I yelled.I had started talking to my family and they didn’t seem as bad as I had made them seem. Maybe that was on me. I needed to start treating them better. They deserved better.They had been with me through the bad time and now I was ready to get out of my cage and lead my wings.It would hurt to fly but I had to do it. It was good for me and the baby.The door opened with father getting in. He had a huge smile on his face with a packet of chocolate in his hands.“I took some hours off today to see you,” he said, leaning against the doorway. “How are you holding up?”I shrugged. That question was very vague. I had no idea how I was holding up.Maybe I was fine, maybe I was not. Either way, I knew I was very hurt by what Zach had done to me.He broke me. He had no right to do that.“I think I’ll survive,” was my response as he entered the room with the door
Kayla’s POVBy now, Zach would be married to whoever he wanted to mate with and I would be happy in a random place with someone else. Someone who would treat me with respect.I watched Willow's grip tighten on the steering wheel, her brows furrowing with determination. "You are worth so much more than that," she said firmly. "You deserve someone who will stand by your side, through thick and thin. Someone who will cherish you and love you unconditionally."As the car rolled to a stop in a quiet park, Eve turned to me, her eyes shining with unwavering support. "Now is the time to pick up the pieces and start anew," she said gently. "You have so much strength within you, and I believe in you."I stared out at the serene surroundings, the sun casting a soft glow over the trees as I could see so many people in sports attire still setting up their mats and rings for their competition or whatever they were doing. I took a deep breath, determination welling up within me. "You're right," I sa
Kayla’s POVThe girl was not done with her explanations as she went ahead to tell me more about her taekwondo adventures."The journey to attaining higher ranks is not just about physical prowess even though I am a werewolf; it is a path of self-discovery and personal growth. Each promotion represents a milestone in one's journey as a martial artist. I can’t only sleep on my werewolf powers just because I am one. I have to defend myself just because I can."Willow finished adjusting her uniform, her gaze meeting mine. "So, you see, the taekwondo hierarchy serves as a guide, a way to measure progress and set goals. It holds a sense of respect within the martial arts community."She took a deep breath, readying herself for the fight ahead. "But in the end, it's not just about the belt or the rank. It's about embracing the spirit of taekwondo and continuing to push ourselves to be the best we can be."“Being a werewolf isn’t that bad,” I smiled. “You can still zip around and tear through
Kayla’s POVShe walked back in the ring to take up her water bottle which had been kept there in case she needed it and walked out of the ring, her body covered in sweat and bruises, as a triumphant smile spread on her face. The crowd erupted into applause and cheers, the excitement palpable in the air. As I made my way towards her, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at her victory."Congratulations, Willow! That was an incredible fight!" I exclaimed, my voice filled with admiration.Her eyes sparkled with a mixture of exhaustion and exhilaration. She adjusted her dobok, her hands still trembling from the intensity of the match. "Thank you!" she replied, her voice filled with a mixture of pride and humility. "It was a tough battle, but I managed to come out on top."Curiosity burned within me as I watched her prepare for her next fight, her focus unyielding. "How did you manage to win against such a formidable opponent?" I asked, eager to learn from her experience. Maybe I cou
Kayla’s POVThat was the most shocking sight I had ever seen and all I could do was watch her sprawl on the wet ground with thunder being heard in the distance.She had lost the fight. Willow had lost to the karate master.I wished there was something I could do to help her but there was nothing I could do. I was helpless.The rain mingled with her tears as she laid on the mat there, her body battered and broken. The cheers that followed were not for her victory but for her valiant effort, for pushing herself beyond her limits.I called those complimentary or participatory claps.The karate master extended a hand to help her up, a gesture of respect and acknowledgment. Willow accepted the hand as she was expected to do, her pride wounded but her spirit unbroken. "You were incredible," she managed to say to the man who had destroyed her on the field, her voice laced with a mixture of disappointment and admiration.“What the hell is wrong with you?” I whispered. He literally destroyed
Zach’s POVSince I wasn’t going to get through to Kayla’s father, I would leave and head for the palace where I would have a friendly spar with Mateo while asking for his advice.After talking with the old man, I got into my car and drove off as I was ready to head back to the palace.I called Mateo and asked for his presence which had him showing up in no time.We sat in the training hall to see some of the guards training.“So… how did your time at her house go?” He asked as I shrugged.“It didn’t go as planned. But I’m sure the next time would not be so bad.”He scoffed. He didn’t believe that I was making any significant change but I was going to show him that I could do otherwise.“How about we duke it out on the field?” I asked as he nodded before we got on the field.The guards who were sparring with the new robots the scientists had brought up stopped to look at us as they gave us space.As the battle commenced, we exchanged blows with bone-shattering force. The air crackled
Kayla’s POVWhen I returned with Willow, I found some elders talking to my father as they saw me and started out of the compound.I immediately rushed to the old man who had an angry look on his face.“Are you okay?” I asked as the man shrugged.“It’s nothing I can’t handle. I just hope they don’t come back again or we might have a serious problem.”With that, we entered the house, but I was still curious on what they were doing here.“What did they want?”“Apparently Zach had them punished for coming after you and they are here begging for forgiveness.”“From you?” Laughed Willow. “Didn’t they offend Kayla?”“Their pride would not let them bend the knee, but they were more menacing than being on the begging side.”We went about the night time, cooking and laughing about the events of the day. It was something that brought us together and by dinner time, we were sitting together at the table and having small talk.“I have an idea you might not like,” the old man said as Willow sighed.