Elijah’s POV Murmurs echoed around me as everyone exchanged uneasy glances. Apprehension filled the air. Bad news always traveled fast, but this wasn’t just bad news, it was something that could affect everyone when the time comes. It was a threat to their safety. Kylie had been kidnapped. Right inside our park’s jurisdiction. My hand clenched into a fist, heart pounding with unease. If they dare hurt her... I tried to calm myself, but my heart only clenched tighter. I glanced at Barkov. “Bring me to the place.” He didn’t hesitate. His expression was just as tight as mine as he turned to the others. “Training is dismissed until further notice!” he announced. I followed with a command, “Everyone should be prepared for any news at any time.” “Yes, Alpha!” came the united reply. Barkov and I exchanged a look. Then we moved. We charged into the woods, eyes sharp, senses spread to pick up any change. The air was cold, the weather chilly. I sniffed around – no vampire
“Clap clap clap.”Applause echoed, full of admiration – so loud that Mia allowed herself a slight smile.But Cole?To him, it sounded like a rain of shame. Each clap a thunderous reminder of his humiliating defeat; by a woman, a Gamma, Kylie’s friend… his father’s least expected pick.His jaw clenched.His heart constricted, not from the pain in his ribs, but from the humiliation boiling in his blood.He couldn’t speak. Couldn’t breathe right. Couldn’t believe what had just happened.All around him, the crowd buzzed, some still in disbelief, others too stunned to do anything but laugh awkwardly or whisper to the person beside them.Cole glanced at the man he grew up calling father, the one who never hesitated to humiliate him. He knew the people were already losing respect for him. He could feel it. After all, what kind of Alpha loses to a Gamma in front of the entire pack?Lucy had suffered a beating.Now he had too.In the hand of the same woman. This was a day he would never forge
The arena soil was stained with blood and paw prints now, some still fresh, some already drying. Sunlight filtered through the trees overhead, casting sharp shadows across the earth where Cole and Mia chased each other like fire and air. Mia was small but nimble, while Cole was huge and couldn't easily make such quick movements. The crowd couldn't help but comment at this scene. “Is she trying to wear him out or what?” “She's really agile. She managed to scrape by.” Cole clenched his teeth in anger. “You whore! Stay still if you dare.” Circling the same path was starting to make him dizzy, but the little bitch looked like she was just getting started.But what he hadn't expected was that Mia would indeed suddenly stay still. In fact, she didn't just stay still – she ran straight into him, managing to draw her claws along his obsidian body before backing off. She was so quick that he couldn't react until she stepped away. Cole let out a deep, chesty growl, low– but a bit of anger
The air thickened with tension. Everyone’s heart raced, but they all collectively seemed to feel that Cole would win. Cole was an Alpha, and not just any Alpha but the Alpha-in-charge’s descendant. And Mia? She was just a gamma wolf. Her fate would likely turn out like Lucy's, because the disparity in strength between a Gamma and an Omega is similar to that between an Alpha and a Gamma.“Shift!” The moment the order landed in the air, Cole shifted into his wolf form. He was magnificent in his all-black form, with glimmering purple eyes that made the surrounding wolves feel oppressed. He was going all out. Mia was already in her wolf form so she didn't need to shift. But to everyone's shock, she didn't show any appearance of weakness even at the sight of the oppressive Cole.That in itself was truly commendable!But that still wouldn't stop her from getting beaten.Sighs. Cole also felt the same. “You can't back out now, Mia. But I’ll give you enough time to show you the differen
Third person POV A moment of silence spread across the field, everyone clearly shocked by Elijah's orders. Then their gaze slowly turned to Cole, whose brows were tight with displeasure, his breath uneven – unclear whether it stemmed from anger at being looked down on by his own father or simply exhaustion. But the first reason seemed more plausible. “Father, you want me to spar with her?” Cole shook his head in disbelief as he tossed the bar aside, his eyes on Elijah, as if silently asking him if he meant it. Elijah's expression didn't change. “You heard me right.” He leaned back calmly, his voice deep. “Don't make the young lady wait.” Cole smirked, but his heart was bitter with anger. Fine! If his father looked down on him that much, then why not show him just how easy it was to defeat the girl he so admired? Slap his face with his actions! Cole's confidence grew, and he turned to look at Mia. The latter was calm, not even saying a word against his father's blatant ac
Elijah’s POVI watched Lucy with a hard gaze, but inside, my wolf was laughing so was I. This scene filled me with relish. With an amused expression, I watched Lucy's poor comditions. Her fur was dull now, streaked with dirt and sweat. Her eyes were fill tears even in her wolf form. I wanted to take a picture so I could show it to Kylie, but a pity I didn't bring my phone. Across from her, that girl named Mia was still standing, proud and confident like a true northern wolf. Her eyes gleamed, and then she lunged again. Fweet!The moment the sound pierced the air, Lucy tried to anticipate her. She jerked sideways in a desperate attempt to dodge. For a split second, I thought she might actually manage it.But I clearly overestimated her.Mia spun midair with effortlessly and clipped Lucy’s flank with a solid kick. The latter stumbled, legs skidding through the dirt before crashing hard into the ground again.The crowd flinched then cheered. But Mia wasn’t done. She was brutal than I