His Three Alphas
I smiled wide instantly, excitement bubbling up because I had always heard whispers about this at the academy—the legendary duel where two challengers fought hand-to-hand, no weapons allowed, and the winner earned one wish granted by the kings themselves, anything reasonable like land, title, or favor.
“No way,” I whispered, thrilled to Varynia. “The Crown’s Wish Duel? For real tonight?”
She grinned back just as excited. “Hell yes! It’s rare, but when it happens, it’s epic. Brutal, but epic.”
The challengers entered, A lord Harlan, that burly western march lord built like a tank, and then Nyra, striding in confidently with her fighting leathers on, hair tied back fierce.
My mood soured immed