Alpha Asher’s POVSam burst out in laughter when he saw her reaction. It took him a while before he restrained himself from laughing, and then he calmed down and faced Marsai.“My brother is so bad at humor. He actually meant it as a joke.” Then he faced me. “How can one tell such a joke without smiling? You looked so stern, she would have thought you really meant it.” Sam chuckled, looking at the both of us with a funny face.I felt embarrassed again, as I had messed up in the joke I had been practicing all night along. It really wasn't easy, changing personality all of a sudden, for someone. Then I looked at her and was relieved that she was giggling too.In a few minutes time, after they had indirectly made jest of me, we got there. The amusement park was so big that I was certain there was a lot of fun there to keep you intrigued. At least, I had chosen the right place for fun.We got inside and made payments and then Marsai rushed to the merry-go-round, she urged us to rush over.

Marsai’s POVI fell to my knees as Sam was shot down with her venom. He fell down flat and was groaning in pain as the venom had some painful impact on him. I cried as I ran to him and dragged him from the scene where they were fighting against Marisa.Alpha Asher was torn to see his brother poisoned, but he left him to me and continued fighting against her. I couldn't see any sign of sympathy on Marisa. She was truly a deceitful person, and I couldn't believe my eyes that the Marisa I once knew was just a facade. It hurt me because I was already starting to see her as a friend and was even willing to give up Alpha Asher for her.I am sure her anger increased because she found out other hidden things I didn't tell her about while she was acting as me. If my wish could be granted now, I would wish that she realize her mistake and would turn a new leaf.I tried to calm Sam down as black veins could be seen going around his face. He was actually trying to fight the poison, I knew he was

MARSAI'S POVThe other three were managing to climb and had almost reached the top when one saw a snake which hissed at him and because he was not expecting and caught off guard, he lost balance and was falling, but he was able to hold on to one of the lower branches. He knew if he started climbing again, he'll certainly not meet with the remaining two, so he jumped down. We all cheered and clapped for him, too.~Then the team for swimming were the next on the list. I was ready to cheer Tasha on, and I was so excited to see how well she would do. They got to the waterside and our sports teacher blew the whistle. They swam inside, and I could see Tasha was the last at that moment. I bit my fingers and stomped my feet, hoping she would get to the end line before them and start swimming back. They got to the end line and Tasha had not gotten there, they were halfway back before Tasha surprised every one of us and won them all.I clapped and jumped up in joy, I was proud that my friend w

MARSAI'S POVI stood frozen like a fish in the middle of a cold lake and was shocked as a few of my classmates seemed to be excited by the whole idea.I mean, how could you be excited with the prospect of being buried with your head the only free and moveable thing?As I thought about it the more, I felt suffocated.We all moved out to the forest, and we walked a bit to a part where there was a lot of sand.What if there were strange insects on the ground?What if something bit us? Although I knew the teachers wouldn't let anyone die, but it still didn't ease my fear.The first set of people went and Tasha was among. She smiled nervously, and I smiled back to cheer her on.Mrs. Philips and the sports master began to bury them with incredible speed as they explained the lessons of the contest.It was to teach, patience, endurance and enhance the ability to stay in an uncomfortable place just to accomplish a mission.As the four stood with only their heads out, I was a little tickled by

ALPHA ASHER'S POVThe journey was a long and tiring one, but because I was determined to get my answers, I kept moving. While walking, I caught a glimpse of something moving in the forest. I looked left and right immediately. Could it be an attacker or someone is trying to scare me, which is not possible?“Who is there? Show yourself right now!” I shouted.There was no response and that irritated me, I was annoyed at such. Then, to my surprise, I saw Marisa. She had this dark aura around her like smoke. I shook my head to be sure I wasn't seeing illusions. And she was gone, but she appeared again when I was about to move. Then I brought out my sword and was ready to slash her again if she was real.But I didn't see her any longer, I was expecting to see her again while walking, but I didn't see her.A few hours later, I got to the old one's hut. I went in but didn't find her there. I knew she wouldn't have gone far, she must have gone to get some things. I sat down outside her hut, wa