Chapter 24

Cammy POV

I couldn't believe Angelique! How dare she! Challenging a mate-bond was an ancient custom for those who fell in love with someone who wasn't the mate gifted from the moon goddess. They were given the opportunity to challenge the actual mate before a blood-bond was formed, and usually only when at least one person in the bonded couple wanted to be with someone else instead if their fated. I had never seen it done before. Never seen anyone be that disrespectful of a mate-bond. But none of the faces staring back at me seemed shocked at all. Was it common practice here? Or had Angelique already made her intentions known around the pack.

I could feel the anger rolling off Kai in waves. The alpha however, had an excited gleam in his eye as he approached us, standing between Angelique and I.

"In which form would you like to challenge in?"

"Human." Angelique smirked condescendingly down at me. If she had any respect for my strength, she would have chosen wolf form.

Sigfried raised his eyebrows at me in question.

"I accept!" I called out for everyone to hear.

Oh! -I was going to enjoy beating her ass!

Everyone cleared off the floor except Sigfried, Angelique, myself and Kai, who refused to take a seat. Kai was pacing on the side, nostrils flaring and growling lowly, shooting daggers at the over confident brunette and worried glances at me.

I couldn't help the smirk that spread over my face. Kai wanted me. He didn't want to lose our bond. He had already chosen me over her. But Kai was future Alpha King. This was more than a challenge against the mate bond. It was a challenge for the title of future Luna Queen of wolves. My canines swelled under my lip and bloodlust was filling my veins. I couldn't wait to show them what I was made of. I was going to enjoy taking her down. I would have to remember to reign myself in.

I walked to the center and jumped up and down, shaking out my muscles and stretching my arms to the side a few times.

Angelique tied back her hair and came to stand in front of me. "I'm going to enjoy fucking him tonight," She whispered. "-so good, he won't be able to remember your name."

I met her siniater smile with one of my own. Stupid girl. If only she had a clue. It wasn't possible for her to win this fight. I was superior to a she-wolf in every way that counted in battle.

"....3....2....1....fight!!"

She lunged at me, throwing the first punch. I simply pulled her punching arm forward and my fist met her face. My speed and strength on full display. She stumbled back in a daze and flung a few disoriented punches my way. But it was too late. She was already going down. Her body slammed on the ground and her eyes closed and head lolled from side to side. I had never allowed myself to knock someone unconscious before. But seeing her lay there felt good.

I looked up. There was not a sound in the building as everyone stared at me for the longest minute. Had I taken it too far? Surely no one suspected. It was a legit move.

Then another girl jumped up. "I challenge the Silver Moon!" She cried, running down to the center.

"What the fuck!" I heard Kai lash out in exasperation.

"Are you sure Melody?" Sigfried asked with somewhat of a leer at the eager girl.

"Yes alpha. I will not underestimate my opponent." She spat looking at Angelique who was being hauled off to the side.

"Very well. Form?"

"I can take her in human."

Sigfried looked over at me again. I nodded my acceptance.

I had made a mistake taking down Angelique so quickly. I had shown them her flaw instead of my strength.

"...3....2....1...fight! "

The pretty girl with shiny dark hair and wide cat-like eyes circled around me and I moved my body to follow. Never taking my eyes off my prey. She stepped forward and jabbed at me. I swiftly grabbed her fist in my hand and twisted her arm painfully, jabbing my knee in her stomach before letting go.

The girl screamed out as she doubled over in pain and fell to the floor. She turned around and jumped up, holding her stomach for a moment before lifting her arms up into the defensive. I saw the fear flash in her eyes. She was starting to understand her opponent. Realization that she too had underestimated me!

I bounced forward on the balls of my toes and slammed my fist into her once, twice, a third time before I faked a jab. She lifted her arms higher to defend herself, leaving her side open. She was completely taken off guard by my speed and strength. I kicked her hard in the ribs. There was a cracking sound and the girl was shrieking in pain.

"Stop! I give up! I give up! Please! I give up!!"

Perhaps I had moved a little too quickly, and perhaps I had shown too much strength. Giving neither girl a chance. But I needed to assert myself in my new pack. And I needed them to respect me. And the way this girl was cowering before me was giving me the leverage that I needed. A clear indication of my dominance over the rest.

"Wait! Wait! I want a rematch in wolf form!"