chapter 11

Adriana

Before Alpha Carmen could be reached, Derek swiftly disarmed him. "You should have just gone quietly," Alpha Carmen remarked, turning towards Tyler. "Get him out of my sight."

"Yes, Alpha," Derek complied, seizing Tyler by the neck and dragging him away, kicking and screaming.

"Now that the drama's settled, and given our lateness, I'll announce the teams moving to the final round," Alpha Carmen stated, prompting murmurs in the room.

"I hope we make it. Winning is crucial for me," I muttered, catching Alpha Abel's gaze as he turned towards me.

"Why?" he inquired, curiosity evident. I couldn't reveal I fled from an abusive mate while pregnant and penniless.

So, I crafted a lie, "I need the money to find a new pack to settle into."

"Oh, Alpha Carmen might be in need of a secretary. You could inquire if the position's available," Alpha Abel suggested, offering a slight smile.

"Thank you, I will," I replied as attention shifted back to Alpha Carmen. He began announcing the quali