"Brad!" He called him. Brad lifted his eyes and saw Cage. He let go of Alyson's hand. "When did you get here?" He asked. "I should be asking you that. What the hell are you doing?" Cage whispered. Brad glanced and noticed a lot of people were interested in their conversation. "Come with me," he murmured before walking into the woods. Cage followed him. Alyson wasn't able to say a word to him.She became scared they were going to argue about her and thought about following them. Just by the way they both doted on Lara, one could assume that they were dating or mates. But since they had not declared Lara as their mate, everyone was fair game. Not like she wanted to have the Kings. She wasn't stupid enough to try to come between Lara and the Kings. Brad and Cage walked to a secluded spot before they stopped. "What the hell, Brad? Why is another female touching you when your mate is just a few meters away?" Cage fumed. Brad frowned. Alyson wasn't touching him. Well maybe she was, b

"I can see that you do not believe me when I say this. Trust me, you do not want to go against her and her girls." Lara nodded. "I know they would not let me go until they have gotten what they want, which is to fight with me. I'm preparing for it," she told her. Kyla stopped walking and turned to her. "Listen to me, Lara. I have seen this numerous times. At least before you accept any challenge, think about His Majesty first." "What would they think or how would they feel about it? I'm sure they would never accept it. Don't rush into accepting a challenge if you are not confident in beating the person!" Kyla looked at Lara to make sure she understood her perfectly. She needed to listen to her else she would be accumulating enemies for herself after the challenge. "If you fight one today, tomorrow another will challenge you. You will have no excuse to reject her. The next day, another will follow. They'll do it just to torment you until you cannot take it any longer so please do

Lara woke up but couldn't move from the bed. It seems her body was protesting after all the activities she did yesterday. She had never done something so stressful. She had done a lot of things in the palace ever since she came. Had a lot of firsts too. It made her happy. It felt like she was finally living a fulfilled life. Trying to turn her body, she pulled herself up but her body was so weak, she fell back again. This won't work, she told herself. She had a lot to do today. It wasn't the time to break down. But she couldn't tell her body what to do. She tried to shift into her wolf form. After some trials, she shifted and got down from the bed. Her wolf stretched its body. Every part of her body felt sore. Lara knew if she forced her body any longer, she might end up with more damage. She climbed the bed, shifted back to her human form, and slept off. "She is burning up," Cage growled as soon as he touched her face. Lara's eyes fluttered open. "Should we get the healer?" Br

As Cassandra opened her mouth to speak, Ted interrupted her. "Would you like to dance with me?" He asked. She glanced at his face in shock. He brought out his hand and she took it. "I'll see you later, Lara," she said as he pulled her to the dance floor. Lara waved her friend off. Cassandra looked so happy Ted asked her for a dance. Lara wasn't expecting him to become bold with his intentions. Cassandra had told her, she had to pursue him every day even though they were mates. Ted never wanted a mate. He didn't want her and he was vocal about it. Guess her persistence had paid off because he looked ready to do anything for her just by the way he stared into her eyes. He was a man in love. Lara smiled. She was happy for Cassandra. "Tsk, tsk, tsk," Fayn mocked as she sat beside Lara. Lara tensed up. "You look really beautiful, whore. You don't mind if I damage your gown later on, do you?" She asked, smiling. Lara glanced at her without responding. Fayn would definitely get angry

The ceremony had come to an end. Lara enjoyed every single part of it. Too bad Desi could not make it. Children were not allowed due to how sexual it could turn when some wolves get drunk. She stood up to leave and bumped into Fayn again. Fayn glared at her. "I'm sorry," she quickly apologized. "I don't need your sorry, wolf." Fayn glanced around and noticed that there was no one beside Lara for the first time. Cassandra had gone back with Ted while Kyla was sitting a little bit further away from her. The Kings were speaking to some nobles so she was left alone. Fayn smirked. "Do you think you deserve to live in the palace with the Kings?" She asked her."You're just a worthless and pack less wolf. No one would be watching you if you leave and never come back." "I can't do that," Lara replied before turning to leave."Why? Oh, are you leaving already? You're scared you won't be able to take me?" Fayn said loudly and laughed. Her voice echoed causing Cage and Brad to look in her