Thane's POV My feet hit the concrete floor leading to the dungeons, my warriors had caught a rogue attempting to flee the camp.“Shaw, which cell is he in?”“The last cell, Alpha.”“We need to make an example out of him, so no one else thinks that it is okay to leave.”Shaw heaved a sigh but said nothing.“Do you have a problem, Shaw?” I asked with a threat in every word.He was silent for a while. “Nothing at all, Alpha.”I paused for a bit. “I hope you're not having second thoughts on our agreement and partnership?” I said, sparing him a glance.“Not at all, Alpha.” He said in a monotone voice.“It better not be so, you won't like it at all.” I said then kept on asking towards the cell.He remained silent for a while. I guess I'd keep an eye on him. I can't have anyone ruining my plans before they become successful.Once I began to pass the cells, almost all of them pushed back from the bars to avoid being noticed. I chuckled at their stupidity, like hiding could save you. We bot
Aria's POV I had Kael's hands wrapped around my shoulders, giving me relief and comfort.We walked quietly towards the backstage. Today was the day for weapon throwing and I was feeling a lot better.Soon we arrived close to the door of the room. Kael made me face him.“Remember you are one with your wolf and incomplete without her.”I nodded with a smile. “Well someone needed to speak to your stubborn self.” Willow muttered sassily at the back of your mind.“Whatever,” I told her, rolling my eyes.“Willow, right?” Kael asked.“Yes, she hasn't fully forgiven me for yesterday.”“She will come around. She absolutely loves you.”“I hope so.” I said.“Remember, I love you no matter what happens.” He said rubbing his cheeks against mine.Kael was pulling attention to us, I was getting shy.“No pressure, we all love you.”“Thank you, love you too.” I said and pulled off him.I heaved a sigh and walked inside the room, this time with so much confidence.I stopped right by a Luna who offere
Aria's POVI kept my gaze on the floor drawing patterns with my foot, completely ignoring him.“Babe? Are you okay?” He asked again, this time the girls joined him but I don't turn to face them.“What's wrong?” Adeth asked with a small voice. Kael sighed and held me with both hands spinning me around.“Don't ever put your head low, you're my queen and queens bow to no one.” He growled, placing his finger beneath my chin and pushing my head up.I closed my eyes, not trusting myself to look at him. He then placed a kiss on my lips. “If you don't open your eyes I'd keep going. I know how shy you get with PDA.”I opened my eyes in seconds. The girls giggled at our antics. I heaved a sigh and slumped my shoulders.“I'm so sorry for my poor performance, I did so badly.” I said with tears in my eyes.“I am proud of you. Your performance has nothing to do with it.”“I'm not so sure about that.” I muttered with a small voice.“We are so proud of you.” Martha, Adeth and Anita said.“Let's go
Aria's POV “Aahhhhhhh, go Luna.” The crowd cheered aloud for their individual Lunas.My eyes weaved across the crowd to find my pack. I couldn't find them at first but I later did.Martha made me a sign of love with her fingers and gave me a happy wave. Anita saw me and smiled as usual. Adeth waved brightly and cupped her mouth screaming out words I couldn't make out. “I get quite jealous of those friends of yours, mate. You're always doing stuff with them, not me.” Kael said with a huff through the mindlink.I rolled my eyes with a smile. I must school my features to avoid being suspected of getting outside help.“The first game will be archery where the Lunas will be made to shoot both fixed and moving objects. None of them must move from the circle placed or they will be disqualified from the round and that is zero points.” Alpha Thorton said with authority. “Now, Lunas take your place.” The female warrior said out loud, pointing at several red circles evenly placed away from ea
Aria's POV Kael, Aldin and the girls had walked me to the backstage of the Arena where all the Lunas will be debriefed and allocated lockers for the duration of the Tournament.Anita's last words sent a chill to my spine.“Keep your eyes open, no one is your friend here. They are all competitors, be careful.”They had all walked away from here, because only Lunas were allowed after a particular time.I was stuck in the middle of the large room while a female warrior, who was waiting in front stepped to the podium.“Quiet down, ladies. Good morning to all of you. “Good morning.” Our voices echoed round the place.“Today is a beautiful day and we will start the day with something less competitive like archery and throwing competitions to show skill and precision. The remaining games will be spread out for the next two weeks with intervals of days so that your bodies and minds can rest.”“What about the rules? This is just a waste of precious time.” A Luna said with a nasty tone.“I wa
Thane's POV“Alpha, the Beta Burns is here to see you?” My Beta, Shaw said after receiving a mindlink.“Let them lead him here, I don't trust the bastard. He is something else.”Shaw just gave me a long look. He doesn't seem too happy these days and I've been keeping a close eye on him. Something isn't right, he's been detached and not too comfortable about what we do.“Are you good?” I asked him with an expressionless demeanour.“Yes, Alpha. My pup has had complications and the infirmary has no supplies for that, I don't know what to do.”“We don't tolerate weakness in this pack at all. We only want strong pups, not liabilities. Do well to find your way around it.”Something I can't tell flashes in his eyes, it then grows cold. “I completely understand, Alpha.” He answered almost robotic.I know Shaw is one of the few in the camp that treats his mate very well, almost as if he is in love. “Good.”A loud knock resounded from outside the door.“Come in,” I mentioned. The door is pus