MasukThe duel had reached its most dangerous point.At the center of the ruined arena stood Desmond, alone, victorious, or at least, that was how it appeared.Blood streaked across his skin and fur from the brutal battle, his chest rising heavily with exhaustion, but despite his injuries, he remained upright while both Eugene and Leonard struggled on the ground.The sight filled Seraphina with overwhelming relief. A shaky breath escaped her lips as she slowly sank back into her seat.“He’s standing…” she whispered.Beside her, Ava looked almost ecstatic.“I told you Alpha Desmond would survive this” Ava said excitedly. Seraphina smiled.Ava grabbed Seraphina’s arm tightly, practically trembling with excitement.“This is perfect. Now he can kill both of them” Ava whispered quickly. Seraphina didn’t answer immediately. Her eyes slowly moved toward Eugene and despite herself, a small cruel satisfaction curled inside her.Becca’s side of the arena felt entirely different. The atmosphere ther
Dust lingered thickly in the air where Eugene had crashed onto the ground moments earlier, the particles drifting slowly through the fading light.Becca’s heart stopped as her body leaned forward instinctively.“Eugene…”The whisper barely left her lips. Beside her, Mira looked equally horrified.“No…”Max had already taken two steps toward the arena before Jack grabbed his arm hard.“You can’t,” Jack warned sharply.Max jerked against him violently.“Let go of me!”“You interfere and the duel becomes meaningless!”“I don’t care!”Max’s eyes were wild now. Seeing Eugene on the ground, not moving was painful.Jack tightened his grip despite the conflict flashing in his own face.“You have to trust him,” he said through clenched teeth.Max looked ready to rip free anyway then he saw Eugene’s claws moving against the dirt.A collective exhale swept through parts of the crowd and Becca nearly collapsed in relief. Her knees weakened so badly Mira had to steady her.“He’s alive,” Mira whisp
The arena no longer sounded like a place hosting a duel, it sounded like war.The growls of wolves echoed like thunder against the stone walls, blending with the horrified gasps of the crowd and the violent crashes that shook the very ground beneath everyone’s feet.Dust hung thickly in the air now, stirred constantly by the monstrous force of three powerful Alphas tearing across the battlefield.But despite there being three Alphas, it no longer felt like an even fight because Alpha Leonard stood above the others like big force.His aura still flooded the arena with suffocating pressure, so overwhelming that many weaker wolves could barely keep their heads up. Some spectators had retreated farther back instinctively, unable to withstand the crushing dominance pouring from him.And at the center of that nightmare, Eugene and Desmond were struggling badly.Another deafening crash shook the arena as Leonard’s massive wolf slammed into Desmond again, throwing him violently across the dir
The ground was breaking apart beneath them. Dust exploded into the air with every impact, stones cracking under monstrous force as the duel descended fully into chaos.One second Eugene was lunging forward with terrifying speed, claws tearing through the air toward Leonard’s throat, the next, Leonard twisted with unnatural precision and slammed his body into Eugene hard enough to shake the entire arena.Gasps erupted from every side.The force of the collision sent Eugene flying backward, his claws digging into the earth as he fought to stabilize himself.Leonard barely moved afterward. His massive wolf stood tall amidst the dust, his golden eyes glowing with frightening intensity.“Moon Goddess…” Mira whispered from the stands.Beside her, Becca’s fingers tightened around the edge of her seat. She could feel Eugene’s struggle, even from here.here.Her heart hammered painfully against her ribs but she refused to look away.Across the field, Max stood rigidly near the edge of the arena
The air had changed. It was no longer just heavy, it was suffocating.The kind of tension that settled deep into the bones, making every breath feel sharper, every heartbeat louder. The crowd had gone quieter now, their earlier murmurs fading into a low, restless hum because this was the moment.At the center of the grounds, Eugene stood tall. Max stepped closer to him, his presence steady, grounding. For once, the usual sarcasm that clung to him was gone. Max placed a firm hand on Eugene’s shoulder.“Hey,” he said quietly.Eugene glanced at him and Max held his gaze.“This is it.”Eugene nodded once.“I know.”Max exhaled slowly.“Listen… I’ve said everything I can say already and gou probably ignored half of it anyway” he began. A small smirk flickered on his lips as Eugene huffed a quiet laugh.“I didn’t ignore it.”Max raised a brow.“Sure you didn’t.”A brief silence followed then Max’s expression shifted again.“You’re stronger than both of them,” he said.Eugene didn’t respo
Every eye in the arena fixed on the entrance of Alpha Leonard, every breath slowed, every heartbeat seemed to echo louder in the chest and then the soldiers walked in.Rows upon rows of soliders marched in perfect formation, their armor gleamed under the fading light, their movements synchronized, disciplined and deadly. Each step landed with a quiet thud that rippled through the ground, a reminder of their sheer number and unity.They were not like ordinary pack warriors, they were trained and they carried his presence with them.The murmurs in the crowd began instantly.Max’s jaw tightened as he watched.“They came ready for war,” he muttered.Eugene didn’t respond, his eyes remained fixed forward because behind the soldiers came someone far more imposing.Alpha Leonard didn’t rush as he walked forward.Every step he took carried weight, authority radiating from him like an invisible force that pressed against the chest of everyone watching. His eyes swept across the grounds once
The first sensation Alpha Eugene felt as he drifted back into consciousness was a deep heaviness pressing on his chest, as if something was weighing him down. His head throbbed faintly, a dull reminder of battle. The world returned to him slowly—first in scattered fragments, then in heavy waves th
Kaelyn’s footsteps were light, nearly soundless on the stone path leading away from the bench. The conversation she had with Becca last night still rang in her ears, her heart pounding, her fingers curling tightly into the folds of her sweater. A part of her was angry she hadn’t told Becca and E
The fire in Alpha Eugene’s study had burned low, leaving the room bathed in amber shadows. The smell of old leather, smoldering cedarwood, and ink filled the air, a familiar scent that should have brought Eugene comfort. Instead, it only deepened the ache in his chest. He stood near the bookshel
The sun had barely climbed high enough to cast its full warmth across the Blackwood estate, yet Kyra was already pacing the corridors, the hem of her cream linen dress fluttering with each brisk step. The halls were quiet, the staff moving like shadows, and the atmosphere in the mansion felt heavi







