171Alyssa’s PovI laid on my bed and went to sleep. I was already exhausted, so I needed some sleep as it was necessary for me to get my strength tomorrow.But before I closed my eyes, I got down from my bed and locked the door so crazy Reynold wouldn’t think of getting rid of me in my sleep when no one least expects it.~Later in the middle of the night, I woke up feeling thirsty. I had gone through a lot of stress last night and must have been dehydrated by that, so I decided to get myself a glass of chilled water.I dragged my butt down to the edge of the bed until my feet were on the floor and I sat for a while as I still felt sluggish.“Damn it. I should really be filling up a personal jug of water before going to bed.” I uttered under my breath and finally found strength to rise to my feet.As I got up to my feet, I walked towards the door and pulled down the door knob, then stepped out of the room.I walked down the stairs gently so as not to attract anyone’s attention just i
170Alyssa’s PovJust as his grip was almost off me, someone from nowhere grabbed both of us and we fell to the ground.“Shit! Who the hell…” Reynold raised his voice in irritation but stopped halfway.“Reynold, how could you try to do this!” I heard Reece yelling at him.I raised my head and realized that it was Reece, Randall and Ryan who interrupted. I laid on the floor, panting, but I felt so much relief.The fact that I was safe now made all my worries go in one second. This Reynold was actually serious about getting rid of me. It’s so obvious how much he detests me.“Are you okay?” Reece walked up to me and reached a hand out to help me.But I ignored his hand and rose to my feet. I wrapped my arms around my body as I stood, waiting for them to take me home.“She deserves to die. I really don’t know you guys are keeping her. This isn’t what we talked about before she came.” Reynold voiced out. “She’s nothing but evil.”“How could you conclude on that, Reynold? What exactly did s
169Reynold’s PovI felt furious after she left and only stared at the trainees. The fact that they were not skilled enough to do what I wanted against her was annoying.“Are you certain that you all want to do well in the contests? None of you could shoot correctly at her!” I yelled at them as I felt my anger rising.“We’re sorry, Alpha. But she kept dodging it.” One of the females voiced out and my eyes scanned around for her among the other trainees.“If your enemy was right here, about to strike you, that’s how you’re going to explain to your ancestors when you’re dead that the enemy was dodging all your hits and that’s why you couldn’t save yourself. Right?”“Uhm… I…I…”“Get out of here and never come back to train under me.” I uttered and her eyes widened in shock and she came running towards me.“Alpha, please don’t do this to me. I’m sorry. I… I’ll watch my words next time.” She pleaded with sobs.“I don’t want people who watch their words. It’s what’s in their heart that I ne
168Alyssa’s PovThe trainees all began to shoot their arrows at me, and I began to dodge them all. About two arrows were so close to getting to my eyes, but I bent and even when more arrows were about to hit me while I bent, I swiftly avoided them, also remembering one of the practices which Daniel and I had engaged in several times.I also ensured that the bottle of water that I was holding was safe or that would mean that my plan against Reynold won’t work.“Come on!” Reynold urged his trainees and I could see that he was already beginning to get cranky and riled up. This was just so funny but the only thing I did was smile as laughing could distract me and all.Soon, their arrows had all been used, and I stood upright with my chest heaving up and down while I was breathing heavily from dodging a lot of arrows. Oh, goodness. Daniel, thanks for teaching me all these, and being there for me all the time that I needed you.Reynold walked up to me with an angry expression, and his fist
167Lionel’s PovI would have loved to participate in training people who are interested in getting better at their skills and ensuring that they are able to win the contests, but there was no way Reynold or any of the others would allow me to do that.The fact that they just treat me like a ghost and disregard whatever I think or say, makes me feel riled up and annoyed.I picked up the letter which I had gotten this morning from one of the guards on my side, and I sat on the bed to read it.Dear Lionel,I want you to remain calm when it comes to your half brothers and however they treat you. Remember that we have our plans and they must work. Observe and learn before you strike, and about the girl, tell me more and what I need to know in your next letter.I tore the letter into pieces, chewed it and threw it into the basket dump that was at the corner of my room.It was difficult to remain calm, but I had no choice, anyway. If that was all it was going to take to get things right onc
166Alyssa’s PovIt’s been about three days since the last incident that happened to me. Although, I was really curious to find out how I was drugged, but all ways to find out never really worked.The guard who tried to take advantage of me was found dead and the maid who poured me a glass of water denied it and Reece attested to it that she has been a very good maid and he couldn’t picture her doing something that evil.So, I just had to give up on finding the truth, but then, it simply means that I would have to be careful from now on as I can’t really tell if anyone is trying to play tricks on me.I let out a sigh as I leaned on the balcony rails and looked around.“What’s going to be your first step of revenge, Alyssa?” I asked myself with my eyes fixed on the pack surroundings.I already got the first step which was to get myself in here and ensuring that I don’t leave. The next thing was to get ready for my revenge steps.Suddenly, a knock came on the door and I glanced towards