Chapter 4

During that period, Sylvia stopped appearing before me.

She hadn't realized that whenever she saw an object whizzing past, she would instinctively give chase. She'd also unintentionally sniff at others.

I smiled. Within two weeks, Sylvia would behave completely like a dog. However, that was only the beginning. I wanted her to pay a painful price for everything she'd done.

I trained hard every day. However, as it had been a long time since I trained, I couldn't keep up. After giving it some thought, I decided to ask Aidan to help me train.

In my previous life, Aidan came out first in the trials and joined the Silvermoon Strike Force. He was more than qualified to help me with the trials.

When I entered their house, Leo and Sylvia were sitting next to the moonstone, whispering to each other. Sylvia's ears were red as she gently hit Leo on the chest.

Seeing that, I smirked.

Callum and Theodore turned to look at me.

Theodore asked, "What's wrong, Elena? Callum and I were just betting on how long you could refrain from coming to meet Leo. It has only been a few days. Have you decided to give in?"

Leo glanced at the "Elements in Combat" I was holding. His eyes grew colder.

In the past, whenever we had a fight, I would always approach Leo with precious herbs on the same day to make peace. Despite showing disdain, he'd always pocket the herbs when no one was looking.

As he saw that I'd come empty-handed, his expression became even more grim.

He barked, "Elena, if you want me to forgive you, you should apologize to Sylvia now!"

Sylvia cowered behind him, tugging the hem of his shirt. "Leo, forget it. It's my bad. I'll leave the pack after the trials so that I won't be an eyesore to all of you."

"Sylvia, don't say that! You're one of us too, so what right does she have to bully you?"

Leo turned toward me, growling. "Elena, this is your last chance. Apologize to Sylvia now and share half of your spoils during the hunt this year with her. Otherwise, don't expect me to forgive you!"

My gaze coolly swept across them as I headed deeper inside.

Furious, Leo lunged at me. Before his hand could reach my neck, a gray silhouette streaked past me. Aidan caught his wrist in a firm grasp.

He looked down condescendingly at Leo, his eyes filled with frost. "Step back."

It was the first time anyone had ever treated Leo that way. He glared intently at Aidan. "Who are you to fight back against me?"

Without giving Leo any time to react, I slapped him right across the face.

Then, I walked to Aidan's side, eyeing Leo coldly. He was stunned.

I mocked, "Who said I'm here for you?"

With that, I pulled Aidan toward his room.

The others took some time to register all that had happened before they started yelling insults at me. I closed the door, keeping the noise at bay.

I opened the combat manual and solemnly looked toward Aidan. "Aidan, could you teach me combat skills before the pack trials?"

Aidan gently nodded. He agreed without so much as a moment of hesitation.

He was no doubt a genius. He only had to offer me a word or two of advice, and it helped clear the doubts I had.

Since that day, I had put in all my effort to prepare for the trials. My combat skills improved as time went by.

Leo finally left me alone. He knew it wouldn't benefit him if he angered me at that point in time.

The pack trials soon took place under the moonlit sky. After it ended, I felt as though a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

Before the results came out, Sylvia kept eyeing me with a strange gaze. She was still relying on the cursed statue to change my fate.

I wasn't in a hurry to tell her the truth. After all, it was best to embarrass someone publicly.

Before the results were announced, she started boasting to the pack that she was about to join Silvermoon Strike Force.

The other werewolves didn't want to talk to her because she was giving off a disgusting stench. Sometimes, she'd even pee while standing out in the open. She was oblivious to that, though.

Finally, the day came when the results would be announced.

Sylvia got up early and changed into her newly bought combat attire. She knocked on my door.

"Elena, it's time to check the results. Hurry up and come with us."

I smiled faintly as I left the house with them.

Werewolves crowded before the announcement board. Smiling, Callum teased, "Elena, you're truly lucky. Even if you don't pass the trials, you still have Leo to look after you."

He sighed and continued, "That's the benefit of being a she-wolf. They don't have to put in any effort, yet are able to live comfortable lives."

Sylvia glared at him coyly. "Callum, what are you saying? Elena worked so hard for this. I'm sure she can pass the trials this time."

Right after she said that, her smile froze on her lips as she saw my name on the second row of the announcement board.

"Elena, overall rating—S+"

Sylvia glared at my name, her nails biting into her palm.

She staggered backward, mumbling, "Impossible, that witch said as long as I cast a curse on the statue, I can switch fates with you…"