Chapter 9

‘Mum, Dad, the orc trials begin today. Queen Maia has invited everyone to come along to watch.’

‘Oh, orc trials?’ My mother says, raising an eyebrow.

‘Yeah, they wrestle to see who is the strongest amongst them,’ I explain.

‘I see. I guess we can come along,’ my mother shrugs.

‘I know wrestling isn’t your cup of tea, but you might enjoy it a little?’ I smile.

She nods.

‘I’ll see if the rest of the pack wants to come along,’ I say, standing up and leaving the house.

Everyone who wants to attend meets near the portal.

‘I just have to find Magnus and Alec,’ I say to Flint and Josie.

‘They were heading towards the river over there not long ago,’ Josie says.

‘Thanks,’ I say and ‘Skedaddle Dash’ towards them.

I see them both sitting by the river, talking like best buddies as I approach.

‘Unbelievable,’ I mutter under my breath.

They both stop talking and see me approach with a not-too-impressed look on my face. I halt in front of Alec and Magnus and cross my arms.

‘Hi, babe,’ Magnus says ne