MasukEugene was barely held together by sheer will, blood pouring freely from the deep wound in his chest. His body swayed slightly, but his feet remained planted firmly against the broken earth.Desmond exhaled slowly, rolling his shoulders as if trying to shake off the lingering pain from earlier.“You’re dragging this out,” he said coldly.Leonard stepped forward slightly, his golden eyes gleaming under the dim light.“You’ve proven your resilience, but this is where it ends” Leonard added, almost casually. Eugene’s lips twitched faintly into something that wasn’t quite a smile.“You’ve been saying that,” he rasped.Desmond’s eyes darkened.“I’m serious now.”Eugene lifted his head fully, despite the weight of exhaustion pressing heavily against him.“So am I.”The air shifted and the crowd stirred again, whispers spreading.Max stepped forward, unable to hold back anymore.“Alpha Eugene!” he called out.Eugene didn’t turn but he heard him as Max’s voice grew stronger.“You’ve got this
For a moment, time stopped in the most brutal, suffocating way possible.Blood dripped steadily from the wound, dark and thick as it soaked into the already ruined battlefield. The metallic scent filled the air, heavy enough to choke on.Becca felt like her entire world had shattered. Her knees nearly gave out beneath her, but she forced herself to stay upright. Forced herself to breathe even though every inhale felt like it dragged glass into her lungs.“No.”Her voice came out broken but then something inside her snapped.A sharp, violent shift that turned her grief into rage entirely. Her head lifted slowly, her tear-filled eyes hardened as they locked onto Desmond and before anyone could stop her Becca stood up.“STOP!”Her voice cut across the arena like a blade and the place fell silent again. Even the wind seemed to still.Desmond’s attention shifted toward her slowly. Leonard turned as well, his golden eyes narrowing slightly with interest.Seraphina frowned and Ava scoffed q
The 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 dining hall was unusually quiet for a full moon evening. Silver candlesticks flickered across the long mahogany table, throwing restless shadows onto the high arched ceiling. The clink of cutlery against porcelain was the only sound daring to disturb the silence. A strained heaviness hung in
The sun glowed soft and golden over the pack town, casting long rays across the streets. It was a good day for a stroll, and Alpha Eugene walked with a deliberate calm, hands clasped loosely behind his back. Beside him, Councillor Hadrian, dressed in his deep emerald cloak with silver embroidery
The chandeliers above the grand dining hall glittered like starlight, spilling gold across the long mahogany table. The scent of roasted meat and spiced wine still lingered, clashing with the sour taste of tension that thickened the air. Eugene’s golden eyes narrowed, his jaw hardening with restr
The infirmary was quiet again, eerily quiet compared to the earlier storm of tension that had nearly split its walls apart when Kyra and Kaelyn had stepped inside. Becca sighed softly, brushing off her dress as she crossed the room. She knew Mira’s silence wasn’t the calm kind; it was the silence







