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CHAPTER 101

Alpha Aiden's POVI walked toward the wooden posts to start my morning practice, but I stopped when I saw someone standing there.It was one of the King’s sons. I think his name was Prince Elvis . He was already married and had children of his own, so he was not part of the Games.He was leaning against a stone wall, watching me with a look that was not very friendly. He was wearing expensive silk, but he had a sword at his hip."You are out here very early, Alpha Aiden," he said. His voice was smooth, like he was trying to be nice, but his eyes were cold."I have a lot to lose if I am slow," I replied. I did not stop moving, I started hitting the wooden post with my fists. Each hit made a loud thud that echoed in the quiet morning.Elvis walked closer to me. He stepped onto the dirt of the training circle. "You have done well so far. My father was surprised that a wolf from the mountains could lift the Old Wall stones or solve the high laws. But I think you are being foolish."I stop

CHAPTER 102

Aria's POVI stood on the high hill.This hill was built so the King could see everything that happened in the forest below. There were white tents set up for the royal family, the smell of expensive wine and roasted meat was everywhere.I looked over at the King. He was leaning forward, his eyes narrowed as he looked at the tree line.He looked like a man who was watching a race, but I knew better. To him, this was just a way to see which tool was the sharpest.I felt like a tool, too. I was the prize at the end of a long, bloody road. I had told him before that I was already married, that I wasn't pure, but he didn't care. He just wanted a strong Alpha to help rule Absalom."The third test is about endurance, Aria," the King said. He didn't look at me. "A king must be able to outrun his enemies.”He must be able to hunt through the darkest woods without getting tired.""It is a long way to run in a full shift, Father," I said. My voice was quiet. I was thinking about the baby.I pl

CHAPTER 103

Aria's POVI spent the morning staring at the silver jewelry on my dresser.My mind was stuck on the black arrow that had nearly hit Aiden yesterday.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw that dark flash of wood and feathers. I was sitting on the edge of my bed when a guard knocked. He didn't say much, just that the King wanted to see me in his private study.I stood up and smoothed out my skirt. My hands were shaking a little bit, so I hid them in the folds of my dress.I followed the guard through the palace. The walls were covered in gold leaf and expensive paintings, but to me, they just felt like the bars of a very large cage.When we reached the study, the guard opened the heavy oak doors. The room was filled with the smell of old paper and tobacco.The King was sitting at a massive desk. He had several old books open in front of him. They were thick, with yellow pages and leather covers that looked like they were hundreds of years old."Sit down, Aria," the King said. He didn't lo

CHAPTER 104

Aria’s POVThe Fourth Test took place in a smaller hall than the arena.It was cold inside, and the walls were made of dark gray stone. There were no weapons today. Instead, there were several large scrolls on a long wooden table.The King called this the Test of Loyalty and Smart Choices. He wanted to see if an Alpha could make hard decisions for the people of Absalom, or if they were just selfish men with big muscles.I sat in my chair at the head of the room. My hand was resting on my stomach, and I felt a little bit of heat under my palm. I looked at Aiden, he looked very calm. He was wearing a simple leather vest and dark pants. His marble-gray eyes were focused on the table."The rules are simple," the King said. He was standing by the window. "I will give you three problems. You must pick the choice that protects the kingdom. If you pick wrong, you are out."I watched as the first Alpha stepped up. He was a big man from the West. The King asked him a question about a village th

CHAPTER 105

Aria's POVThe ballroom was filled with the sound of violins and the smell of expensive perfumes.Large chandeliers hung from the ceiling, dripping with crystals that caught the light. It was a grand party, the kind the King loved to throw to show off his wealth.I stood next to the King’s throne, wearing a heavy dress of silver lace. My stomach felt a little tight, and the baby was being quiet for once.I felt like a doll on display. Every few minutes, a new Alpha would bow to the King and then look at me with eyes that said I was a prize they wanted to win."Smile, Aria," the King whispered to me. He didn't turn his head. "The people need to see that their Princess is happy to choose a champion.""I am smiling, Father," I said, though my lips felt stiff.The music changed to a slower tune, and the King gave a nod. It was time for the dancing to begin. According to the rules, I had to dance with the highest-ranking men first. The first one to step forward was the third prince. He was

CHAPTER 106

Aria's POVMy head was spinning with everything the King had said at the banquet.A battle to the death. I felt a cold chill run down my back just thinking about it. I placed my hands on my stomach. The baby was moving a little bit, giving small pokes that made me catch my breath.Suddenly, I felt a massive surge of heat. It started in my chest and moved up to my face. My skin felt like it was sitting too close to a fire.I looked at my hands, and they were glowing with that silver light again. But this time, it was much brighter. I looked at my reflection in the dark glass of the window, and my eyes were not brown anymore. They were two circles of bright, shining silver.I couldn't move. My body felt frozen in place. Then, the walls of my room seemed to melt away.I saw a vision. It was so clear it felt like I could reach out and touch it. I saw a house made of wood and stone. It was small and cozy, tucked away in a valley I didn't recognize. I saw Aiden. He was sitting on a porch, a

CHAPTER 107

Aria's POVThe Fifth Test began just as the sun was hitting the middle of the sky.The air in the arena was thick with the smell of dust and the sweat of many men. This was not a solo fight. The King had decided that today would be about team work. He said a King who cannot lead others is just a bully with a crown.I was sitting in my usual spot on the high balcony. The stone under my hands felt very hot from the sun. I looked down at the sand. Aiden was standing there with two other Alphas.One was a tall man with a scarred face from the South, and the other was a younger wolf with red hair. They looked nervous, but Aiden looked like he was made of iron. He was talking to them quietly, pointing at the ground and then at the other team.On the other side of the arena was the team led by Prince Esmond. He had picked the two biggest Alphas left in the games. They were holding heavy wooden clubs and shields. Esmond looked very cocky. He kept swinging his club and looking up at the crowd

CHAPTER 108

Aria's POVThe next day, I called for the secret doctor the King had assigned to me.He was an old man with white hair and very soft hands. He didn't tell the King everything I said, which made me trust him a little bit. He came in and checked my pulse. He put his ear to my tummy and listened for a long time."How is the child?" I asked. I felt my heart thumping fast while I waited for him to speak.The doctor smiled and patted my hand. "The child is very healthy, Princess. And very strong. You are doing a good job taking care of yourself.""I try," I said. "But my dresses are so tight. I feel like I can't breathe sometimes.""That is normal," he said. He packed his small bag. "I will tell the servants to bring you larger clothes. They will say it is just the palace food making you grow, so the guards do not suspect the truth yet."I nodded and watched him leave. I spent the rest of the morning walking through the halls with two guards behind me. They kept their faces like stone, but

CHAPTER 109

Aria's POVThe room was packed with people that morning. I could smell the heavy scent of wax from the candles and the sharp tang of metal from the guards' armor. Everyone was waiting for the King to speak.The King stepped forward. He looked out at the crowd with a cold, hard stare. He didn't look like a father. He looked like a man counting his gold."The games have gone on long enough," the King shouted. His voice was loud and echoed off the stone walls. "We started with fifty of the strongest Alphas from across the land. Now, only ten remain."A loud murmur broke out in the hall. People started whispering to each other, their heads nodding as they looked at the row of men standing at the back. I didn't need to look to know where Aiden was. I could feel him. It was a pull in my chest that never went away."Aiden is still there," I whispered to myself. I kept my eyes on the floor, but my heart was racing so fast I thought it might burst."In two days," the King continued, "the final

CHAPTER 110

Aria's POV The throne room was empty now, but I could still see the red wine stain on the white cloth where my father had been sitting. The guards were moving fast, their boots clicking against the stone as they hurried to close the big doors. I didn't want to go back to my room yet. My heart was still thumping against my ribs from the news about the North Gate. I walked toward the back of the hall, where the elders usually gathered to talk about the old laws. Today was the Sixth Test. It was the Test of Wisdom. While the King was worrying about spies and shadows, the elders were sitting in a quiet circle in the small library. They wanted to see if the Alphas had minds as strong as their backs. I slipped into the back of the room, hiding behind a thick stone pillar. I saw Aiden standing in the center of the circle. He looked tired, and there was a bit of dust on his shoulder, but his marble-gray eyes were sharp. "Alpha Aiden," one of the elders said. He was a very old man with a

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