MasukEmilia's POVThe stadium fell into complete silence.The final game had begun.One game separated Willowbrook Academy from the semifinals.One game stood between Silverbrook and elimination.Noah bounced the ball slowly against the court.Once.Twice.Three times.Then he looked directly at Wesley."Let's finish this with our best."Wesley nodded."Nothing less."The umpire raised a hand."Play!"Noah's serve flew across the net with perfect precision.It wasn't the fastest serve of the tournament.It didn't need to be.It landed exactly on the line.Wesley stepped forward and returned it deep into Daniel's corner.Daniel answered with a controlled slice.The rally had begun.Five shots.Ten.Twenty.Neither team gave away an opening.The spectators watched in complete silence.Every movement was deliberate.Every shot carried purpose."They're unbelievable," someone whispered.Coach Harrison folded his arms."Stay patient...""Don't rush."The point stretched on.Daniel suddenly chan
Emilia's POVThe alarm sounded before sunrise.I opened my eyes immediately.Today was not an ordinary day.It was quarterfinal day.The Regional Academy Tennis Championship had reached its most demanding stage, and every remaining team was fully committed to claiming the title.After getting dressed in my Willowbrook uniform, I clipped the silver keychain Wesley had given me onto my sports bag.First Victory. Together.I smiled.It felt like a promise.When I arrived at the dining hall, the rest of the team was already having breakfast.Coach Harrison stood near the entrance with his clipboard."No heavy meals," he reminded everyone."Hydrate.""Stretch.""And clear your minds."Kael sighed dramatically."I miss the days when breakfast was just breakfast."Liam laughed."You mean yesterday?"The team burst into laughter, easing the tension.Even Coach Harrison allowed himself a faint smile."Finish eating.""The buses leave in twenty minutes."---The tournament arena was even louder
Emilia's POVThe applause refused to fade.Even after the officials escorted us from the court, the cheers continued echoing throughout Willowbrook Sports Arena."Willowbrook!""Willowbrook!""Willowbrook!"Students lined the corridor leading to the locker rooms, applauding as Wesley and I walked past.Some held out notebooks for autographs.Others simply wanted to shake our hands.It felt surreal.Only a year ago, I had arrived at Willowbrook as the girl everyone whispered about.The cursed girl.The unwanted outsider.Now those same halls welcomed me with smiles.Life truly could change."Emilia!"A familiar voice made me turn.The young first-year girl who had asked for my autograph a few days earlier stood near the entrance, holding a bouquet of white lilies.She smiled shyly."Congratulations."I accepted the flowers carefully."They're beautiful.""My grandmother says lilies represent hope after hardship."I looked down at the blossoms."They're perfect.""Thank you."Her smile
Emilia's POVThe second set began with an intensity that surpassed the first.The crowd remained on its feet, unwilling to miss a single moment.Every seat in the arena was filled.Even students from rival academies had forgotten who they were supposed to support.They simply wanted to witness history.The umpire raised a hand."Play!"Adrian served first.This time, there was no testing us.No holding back.His serve exploded off the racket with exceptional speed, landing just inside the service line.Wesley returned it with a powerful forehand.The rally began immediately.Ethan moved gracefully across the baseline, placing every shot with remarkable precision.Unlike Adrian's explosive style, Ethan played with patience and control.Together, they complemented each other perfectly.I understood why they had remained undefeated champions."They're changing tactics," I whispered.Wesley nodded, eyes fixed on the ball."They're trying to wear us down."The rally stretched longer than a
Emilia's POVThe entire arena held its breath.Adrian’s serve cut across the court like a bolt of lightning.“Wesley!”He reacted instantly.His racket met the ball with a sharp crack, sending it deep toward Ethan’s backhand.Ethan slid along the baseline and returned it with remarkable precision.The rally ignited immediately.Backhand.Forehand.Volley.Lob.Smash.Each exchange intensified, accelerating beyond the last.The spectators could barely follow the yellow blur as it crossed the net repeatedly.“They’re unbelievable!”“I’ve never seen a school match played at this level!”Coach Harrison remained perfectly still.Only his eyes tracked the ball.“Stay patient,” he muttered.“Don’t force the winner.”Across the net, Adrian suddenly changed tempo.Instead of another power shot, he delicately sliced the ball toward the front of the court.A drop shot.I sprinted forward.My shoes screeched against the hard surface as I extended every muscle in my body.Just before the second bo
Emilia's POVChampionship day had finally arrived.The entire Willowbrook Sports Arena was already buzzing with anticipation long before the first match began.Thousands of spectators filled the grandstands, their applause echoing beneath the vast glass dome. Banners representing every academy hung from the ceiling, while photographers and reporters gathered around the courts, eager to capture the tournament’s opening moments.I stood near Court One, gripping my racket tightly.Despite everything I had endured over the past year—the battles, the sacrifices, the fate of the universe—my heart still raced.This was different.This was not about saving worlds.It was about proving ourselves through skill, discipline, and teamwork.Coach Harrison gathered our team together.“Listen carefully.”The conversations around us faded.“This championship will not be won by talent alone.”He looked at each of us in turn.“It will be won by patience.”“Stay focused.”“Trust your training.”“And most
Emilia POV "Are you always this nervous or is it because of me ?" Wesley asked,his tone dead serious as he wore a straight expression staring at me.The words struck me like a knife seeping into my bones.My heart thumped wildly in my chest as heat flooded through my skin making my stomach churn.S
Emilia POV "Why can't I smell you?"That was the question burning on Wesley's lips as he edged slowly towards me,his breath against my neck sending a wave of electricity through me.He frowned slightly, leaning towards me as his eyes stayed on me as if trying to solve a puzzle.My heart pounded
Emilia POV "Oh I'm sorry he only drinks kale smoothies after matches" I whispered to the bar attendant who lowered his head, passing me a genuine smile before walking away.That was the rule for Darian Scott,my boyfriend who was the cynosure of all eyes which made every girl's heart leap at the ra
Emilia's POV “ Mate “ my wolf jumped in excitement in my head as she felt a deeper connection between us. “ This can't be right” I hummed to my wolf because I already had a boyfriend, a mate who was enrolled in the school. “ How can this be? “ That was the question lingering in my mind as our







