Trials.

As I walk into the school with Aiden beside me, I feel the shocked eyes following me. Aiden has never walked me into school, not right by my side, especially with his hand on my shoulder and a loving look on his face. He was serious about not hiding anymore, his pride was on show for all to see. 

While a big part of me was scared about the trials, worried about allowing Aurora to show the world what she could do, the bigger part of me was proud. Proud that Aiden was ready to show he wasn't heartless. Letting a small part of his past go, showing the pack, he really did still have a heart. It didn't mean he was healed, but it showed he was finally ready to start taking steps.

"Are you okay?" I ask, still worrying he may be anxious, or forcing something he wasn't ready for. Aiden smiles, his eyes not showing the slightest bit of worry. "Armina, I have been thinking about this for a long time now, I've seen how you are treated here. It isn't right, you are an amazing, strong, talented young woman, and I couldn't be prouder to call you my daughter" he stops walking as he reaches for my face. His hand gently stroking my cheek as he stares at me with bright eyes.

People around us stop walking, not trying to hide their staring "You brought me back to life my princess, I know you can look after yourself, we both need to stop living in fear" I try to smile but he sees right through it. 

"You've got this Armina, no more fear" I nod. His right. Aurora beams within me. 'We really do have this Armina, it is time to be who we really are' I want to agree but the same thought that has haunted me for years comes back 'we don't know who we are though Aurora, we never will' Aiden waits patiently knowing what is happening, 'No Armina, we don't know where we come from, we know who we are' I feel her conviction, letting her strength fill me. We won't lose, I know that with certainty. We can't, not with her on my side. 'Always' she whispers.

Show time. 

I head towards the arena that all senior students are filling. Knowing we are going to be paired off to fight, excitement, nervousness & adrenaline filling the air.

They start announcing the first rounds. "Kade Andrews will be sparring Leon Mason" the excitement grows as the school buzzes with the two sons of Alpha Ethan preparing to battle.

Ethan has two sons and one daughter, Kade comes from a fling before he found his destined mate and our Luna Cassandra, so having the 'bastard son' and the legitimate alpha in training battling is big news. I couldn't care less. Neither of them had barely spoken a word to me our entire lives.

The fight lasts over 20 minutes, both boys exhausted as Leon comes out victorious, coming from two strong bloodlines, while Kade only comes from one, his mother an Omega.

I barely listen to everyone gossiping and laughing, until I hear the announcement "Armina Carter and Serena Mason" my heart races. The alphas daughter. She has been my main tormenter in this school. She is considered one of the top warriors among the females in our level. We have sparred once. As always, I let her win, yet she went out of her way to try to hurt me. Throwing unnecessary punches when I pretended to be done. 'Hell yes, this is my time' Aurora is purring, this is what she has always wanted. To finally put the bitch in her place.

Serena was the Queen bee around her. Loving the attention and privilege that comes with being the alphas daughter. Constantly going out of her way to throw her weight around, followed by her group of wannabe bitches.

This is going to be interesting.