(Nikita's P.O.V.)It's been two days since that incident at Trojan's engagement party with Clara. I am now back to my pack, and a minute doesn't pass without Tala reminding me about what happened that night between me and him.She still wants to believe that Trojan will choose us over Clara. Pathetic."Didn't you hear his words? He asked us to stay with him. He was going to choose us, Nikita!" Tala insisted.I am currently at the training ground, watching the other Alphas and Betas spar with each other. I don't have the heart to battle with anyone right now. These past few days, I just feel low in energy. I feel like a dying flashlight slowly losing its brightness.How do I stop this from happening to me? I shouldn't expect anything from Trojan. He's all talk."Heeey..." A familiar voice sang from afar.I lazily lifted my head to look at him. He's wearing his notorious crazy smirk. I blew a tired sigh. When will he stop disturbing my peace of mind?"Leave me alone, Gio."He raised his
(Nikita's P.O.V.)"What is this commotion about?!" A loud female voice thundered from afar. Everyone watching us quickly removed the goofy smiles on their faces, bowing their heads before Alpha Lucia who popped out of nowhere.I hid my hands inside my pockets, forgetting about helping Gio to get up from the mud ground. He's old enough to help himself.The lazy dog stood up, and lowered his head to show respect to Mother, while I remained the straightness of my head. Mother raised her brows when she saw me raising a head. I pouted, and did the same as everyone else. Just when I thought that I can use a little about my connection."Alpha Gio and are just having a friendly match, Alpha Lucia," I answered formally. She walked towards us.I lifted my head when she picked up Gio when he almost fell. I glanced at his leg. He was limping. I think I just broke a bone there. Well... A friendly fight comes with a friendly injury, right? I smiled sarcastically when he looked at me.Serves you rig
(Nikita's P.O.V.)The rules of the match says that we can't transform into our wolf form. Thus, it sort of plays a fair game between us, since she is an Alpha and I am an Omega. I believe that's a fair catch.A few moments more, and Beta Poppy finally hit the whistle.*Preeeeeppppppp!!!*My eyes grew big when Mother immediately ran towards me for an attack. I jumped high enough to scoot away from my position. She chased after me, throwing a punch in the air that I failed to dodge.*Blagg!*The sound of my body crashing on the ground.Hurt, I grabbed support from my elbows to pull myself up, but Alpha Lucia had no sort of mercy in her dictionary, and immediately picked me up by the neckline to throw me on the other side of the circle.My chin drew a long line on the mud. I heard the supressed laughters of the Betas looking down at me. I could only see their toes, but it was enough to tell me how much they are enjoying how my own mother throws me around the battle cicle like a rag doll.
(Trojan's P.O.V.)Going back to the pack house, the same dark hallways and dead silent alleys greeted me. But unlike last time, where my guards are down due to the alcohol inside my system, I am now more alert and vigilant.Even the sound of wind blowing the curtains of the huge windows is sensitive to my ears.The sound of pointed heels clanking the tiled floor echoed in the vastness of the halls. A woman, wearing red lingerie, is walking seductively towards me. Her hair is dancing to the blow of the wind. Eyes are golden yellow, and are staring directly at mine.My fists hardened at her scent lingering in my nostrils.The scent of a traitor..."You're early? You usually come home at around three. Did you pick up the good news yet?" she said in an obvious proud face. My brows furrowed. What does she mean?She stopped just a few inches away from me. Her hands traveled to my chest down to my stomach. She bites her lips while staring directly at me. I clenched my jaw."You know you can'
(Nikita's P.O.V.)"When did you stop?" I asked the woman drinking the alternative vampire blood I have managed to collect for her. She lifted her head to look at me. I stared at her. What the Healer said is still playing in my mind.He was trying to tell me that Alpha Lucia is intentionally skipping her consumption of vampire blood in spite of her knowing that it could be dangerous for her.But what I don't understand is why she would do that?What is she trying to do?"You told me that you needed the vampire blood to control the dark power inside of you. Then, why did you stop? Is this the reason why you're taking a longer time to heal?"Alpha Lucia put the tube down before laying down on the bed. She looked a little pale. She must have pushed herself too hard just to have a match with me yesterday. Her silence made me raise my voice at her."Mother! You can't do this to yourself. You are the leader of our pack, and you can't be weak."I knew that I sounded like I only cared about wh
(Nikita's P.O.V.)A week has passed, and Alpha Lucia slowly recovered from her injuries. The potion really helped her, and I also made her continue her transaction with the outsiders for vampire blood.I just learned that she stopped taking it that's why she got weaker, and the dark power started attacking her body. Although, she never to told me the real reason why she stopped consuming vampire blood, I already have a theory in my mind.It's lunch time, and I decided to eat my sandwich at the field where I can watch the werewolves training from afar. I have been training also as per Alpha Lucia's advise. She reminded me to prepare about my incoming second trial that she will announce very soon.I have competed with almost everyone in the Ambersley pack except from one person, and that is Manuel.I've heard stories about him—that he looked like a weakling outside, but is actually a monster once he steps a foot on the ring. No one dares to challenge him because they know that it will o
(Nikita's P.O.V.)I stood in the middle of the sea of the crowd, watching the woman standing on stage.Unlike last time, she looks healthier now with the sun kissing her plump tan skin. Her hair is neatly tied at the back of her head, and she's wearing her usual black outfit. Beside her is Beta Poppy who looks more serious than ever. She doesn't even smile. She was just staring straight ahead.I wonder if Alpha Lucia will say good news, or bad news.Beta Poppy usually looks like this when the Alpha is about to say something not good to the ears.I glanced at the person who decided to stand beside me. It was Manuel.Coincidence?"A pleasant afternoon to the people of Ambersley. I have summoned all of you to share an important announcement that I know a lot of you have been patiently waiting to hear..." Alpha Lucia started. She scanned her eyes to the people watching her. "The time of my retirement has come. I am getting weaker as you might have already heard from the rumors spreading i
(Nikita's P.O.V.)Alpha Lucia's announcement spread fast like fire. Everyone was talking about the campaign and duel wherever I go. They can't believe that she decided to choose the next person to pass the throne to by doing a competition rather than just passing it to her bloodline.It reached the other packs. I remember when I went to the grocery store once, I heard people talking about Ambersley's next leader competition.Because of the Black Magis scandal, we were judged and criticized by the public. We gained instant popularity because of that. But now that they heard about Alpha Lucia's decision, they started speaking good things about us. One time, I heard that we have gained the respect of male Alphas. It was something that they were surprised to hear because as Alpha, no one would dare to oppose whoever they want to give the throne to.But of course, Mother isn't like that. She knows that it's the only way they would really accept me as the new leader if I could prove myself