“I am testing someone,” I said. “But we don’t have the results yet.”Gwen was quiet for a moment. Then she asked, “Who?”I replied, “Her name is Amber.”Amber’s POVJulian and I left Rafael’s together. He seemed distracted at first, looking out the window as I drove us to Gail’s place to pick up Ali
Rafael’s POVI went with Roman back to the airport to see him off. As he lost the challenge, he was mostly ostracized now, so it felt necessary to be friendly, to maintain good relations between our packs. I also just wanted to speak with him privately.He was the one I had supported to be with Ambe
Amber’s POVRoman’s words stirred some guilt within me, causing me to pull away from Julian to face him. In my rush of relief and my hurry to celebrate Julian’s victory, I hadn’t considered what I would be losing.A friend.I faced Roman though stayed near Julian, keeping him at my back. His arm bru
Julian’s POVAmber’s cheers struck straight through me, igniting a spark that had started to dim as Roman got his punches in. For a moment there, I had thought that I might actually lose this fight. But hearing Amber’s voice, knowing she wants me to win – now I was sure that I couldn’t lose.Just as
Julian’s POV“May I have your attention please,” Rafael said into a microphone, gaining the attention of the crowd and the fighters, Roman and me. He stood at the center of the balcony, in front of what looked like a throne.I had to look twice when I realized the person next to him was Amber.She c
Amber’s POV“I think they are all idiots,” I said into the phone. “It’s not about favorites.”On the other end of the call, Anna laughed. “Challenges aren’t for the faint of heart but –”“Anna, the winner has to walk away from me,” I said. “The winner gets to pursue me romantically.”“So… who do you