Dominic's POV
I couldn't understand what was happening to Ellie. For weeks, everyone had known she would invite me to the mating ceremony. She'd made it clear that I was her choice.
But today, she'd done a complete 180. She claimed the invitation wasn't for me, then stood there calmly while I accepted Vivian's offer.
What's more, she didn't even react to my affectionate behavior with Vivian. Instead, she was laughing and chatting with Ryan like I didn't exist.
All of this left me inexplicably agitated. Which was why I'd impulsively challenged her and Ryan to that fight.
Ellie was a good fighter, much better than almost all female werewolves her age. I'd noticed that long ago, and I'd always wanted her to show her full potential during training instead of just trying to act cute in front of me.
Her performance still surprised me today, though.
That was her true potential unleashed.
When I saw her get injured - when I saw the blood seeping through her shirt - I was surprised by the shar
