Chapter 0291 As the announcers went over the rules on the loudspeaker , I listened earnes We were not allowed to kill anyone .
during these matches .
The only fight to the death was at the finale but until then , we had to be careful not to kill anyone or well be disqualified .
The first round was a free for all ; they wanted to see how we fought to get a feel for us .
We didnt exactly have to win the fight in this round , but we had to be able to continue on to the next rounds after today .
Our goal was to make it so that not all of us made it , some could get so injured not even their wolves could heal them in time .
If that happened , theyd be disqualified .
There were probably about 50 or 60 to start with today .
We werent allowed to shift during the first round so I had to use my human form to fight .
As the alarm sounded , indicating the match to begin , everybody was kind of everywhere .
There was no order to it and it made it all that much more unsettled .
It reminded me of a mosh pit .
1 dodged different attacks and spent most of my time making ; a plan for an attack while I tried to keep myself on my feet .
I analyzed most of the opponents already and I was starting to get a good read on them .
Like I knew that guy Eric had one leg that was slightly shorter than the other .
It was barely noticeable , but I did notice a slight limp when he was walking out of the dining ball last night .
I could use that to my advantage to knock him off balance and get the upper hand .
I knew Gavin was present ; I could somehow feel his eyes on me the entire time .
I knew where he was seated in the front row with the other Lycans , just as he was yesterday .
I tried not to look at him though as I focused my attention on the fight going on around me .
Some were already out of the match , unable to continue on .
I winced when one guys leg snapped out of place and his bone penetrated his flesh .
Medics were on the scene right away , helping him off the arena grounds .
It was mayhem .
I felt a small gust of wind behind me , brushing across the nape of my neck and I spun around without a single thought and punched the person in the face , knocking him to the ground .
His nose immediately started to bleed .
I knew I had broken his nose , and I was about to break his fingers too but then another person ran up beside me , I managed to grab his arm , spin him around , and pin him to the ground with my body .
He tried to buck me off him but only tired himself out .
I bent his arm back until I heard snapping sound .
It was a clean break ; there was a chance his wolf could heal him before the next round , but least I got the upper hand in the situation .
I jumped off the guy I was on and kicked him hard in the stomach , making him grunt in pain as he held his stomach .
Fighting like this reminded me of a dance .
You had to use exact precision to make yourself noticed .
Thats all In this round was about … getting yourself noticed amongst the hundreds competing in this competition .noveldrama
Once I became noticed by other competitors , I was a target Others noticed my skillset and I realized that they had underestimated me ; I didnt think I would be much of a threat , but I managed to take down two larger than me guys within seconds from each other .
That kind of thing gets a girl noticed and now I was officially in the competition .
They wanted me out knowing that I had an actual chance at winning .
It went from fighting each other to all of them wanting a piece of me .
They came at me all at once but I was faster than most of them .
I managed to dodge their attacks and even get a couple of strikes in myself .
I heard the audience gasping and awe as I took down a few more that were after me .
At one point , someone managed to get the best of me , but turned it around on them and had them pinned to the Chapter 0291 ground in a matter of minutes .
I did a cartwheel away from the oncoming opponents and flipped over their heads , landing on the other side of them .
They werent prepared for me to be behind them , so by the time they realized where I was and tried to turn around , I had them all on the ground .
The cheering around the stadium was deafening .
I spun around , waiting for someone else to test me .
They seemed to be coming out every which way and I was on high alert now that I was the main target in most of their eyes .
I felt my wolfs agitation , mixing with my own , making me feral .
ne up behind I was so caught up in the moment that I missed my own back and didnt realize someone was coming up me until I was facing the ground , a sharp pain shooting up my spine .
I couldnt help the growl that erupted out of my mouth .
Chapter 0292 Judys POV Sharp nails sliced through the flesh of my cheek , making me wince as a trail of blood trickled down my cheek .
I looked up to see that girl from the bathroom , Alpha Levis apparent daughter , standing over me with a furious look in her eyes .
I let out a low growl anger flashed in my own eyes .
It only made her laugh as she went in for another attack .
I wasnt going to let her get the best of me again though .
I swiped at her , trying to elongate my own nails .
We couldnt fully shift during this portion of the competition because it was against the rules , but we could use some of our wolf features as an advantage .
She dodged my attack easily and grinned like she had already won .
I let out another growl as I lunged at her .
I was becoming sloppy in my movements , and I was aware of that she was taking advantage of my temper .
She was making me angry , which was making me less careful .
If I didnt pay attention , I could make a stupid mistake and cost myself the competition .
I needed them to see that I could keep a calm and collected head no matter what .
I managed to dodge some of her attacks .
Taking a deep breath , I willed my wolf and body to calm during this battle .
There were others taking cheap shots at me as well , but I managed to get them down and out of the way with ease .
I was honestly surprised that this girl was as good as she was .
Then again , she was Alpha Levis daughter .
He probably trained her himself , She swung at me , and I dodged her attack , grabbing her arm with my hands and pulling her over my shoulder , slamming her onto the ground like we were wrestlers .
She screeched in fury as she attempted to get me off her , but I was stronger than her and managed to pin her to the ground , locking her hands behind her back .
She hissed at me to get off her , but it fell on deaf ears .
The crowd went nuts as I took her down .
There were other begger opponents I needed to worry about and right now , they were busy fighting one another .
I noticed Tabby was also in the mix and I was impressed by how easily she moved .
She was able to take down men twice her size in a matter of seconds .
I knew she was going to be a force to be weakened with .
I used my ability to blend in with my surroundings , hiding in the shadows , to my advantage .
These were the kind of guys whod be able to stop my attack if they saw it coming .noveldrama
I was good at sniping and considering I didnt have any weapons ; I would have to use my imagination on how to beat them .
I used the element of surprise to my advantage .
Before they even knew I was coming , I had them on the ground .
and pinned with my body .
One of them almost managed to buck me off , but I dug my nails so deep into his flesh that any movement on his part was excruciating pain .
I felt he warm blood pooling from his neck , and it only fueled me that much more .
I couldnt kill him , but I could hurt him .
The first portion of the fight lasted an hour before the buzzer went off.
Those who were able to compete in the second round were ushered out of the arena and into locker rooms where we were able to shower and rest before the next round , which started in another hour , giving us time to recover .
Those were too damaged to move on , to a point that not even their inner wolves would be able to heal them in time , they were disqualified .
A handful of people were disqualified already , and I felt good knowing that I was moving on to the next round .
You did amazing .
Tabby said with a bright smile .
She frowned when she saw my face though and whistled .
Wow , Milly did a number on your face , huh ? Milly ? I asked , corking a brow at her .
Chapter 0292 She nodded .
Yeah ; Alpha Levis daughter , she explained , her eyes wandering across the locker room and to Millys direction .
She was standing in front of the mirror with some of the girls I recognized from the gym the other day .
Per usual , they seemed to be gossiping about something .
I rolled my eyes .
I wont let her get the best of me , I muttered .
Thats the spirit , Tabby said , patting me on the back .
Im going to get some air , I said , suddenly feeling suffocated in this locker room .
She nodded and went back to doing her own thing while I walked out of the locker room .
There were paparazzi everywhere ; they were trying to get shots of the competition , along with the Lycans .
They were busy asking one of the Lycans questions .
An icy and familiar voice whispered in my ear as I was pressed into the ground , I wont let you win , bitch
Chapter 0293 Not bad for a girl , I heard a voice behind me .
I turned around to see Theo approaching me .
He had scratches on his own body , but for the most part , he was barely injured .
He had sweat along his bare chest and down his torso .
He had a towel wrapped around his neck , collecting sweat .
He gave me a broad and dimpled smile ; Im sure he thought he sounded cute , but he was only sounding like a sexist pip Whats that supposed to mean ? I asked , folding my arms across my chest and glaring up at him .
He shrugged , leaning against the wall in front of me .
I just mean that Im surprised .
You dont look like much , but you have some fight in you , he told me with a twinkle of humor in his eyes .
1 pressed my lips firmly together .
Afraid youre going to get beat by a girl ? I taunted .
He let out a low laugh .
Im not worried at all , he told me .
I just hope you dont hate me after I crush you .
1 rolled my eyes ; he was seriously so full of himself .
Good luck , Theo , I murmured as I started to walk away from him .
He went to grab my arm , but I flinched away from him .
If Gavin saw him touching me , he would kill Theo before I ever got the chance to beat him .
He scowled at my sudden rejection and his lips pressed in a thin line as he narrowed his eyes .
Dont be so cocky , he said , stepping closer to me .
He was only inches away from me and I found myself holding my breath .noveldrama
He walked past me , brushing his arm against mine as he did so , leaving me standing there , wdumbfounded .
I seriously needed to get out of here .
I walked away from the crowd , wanting some silence as I wandered towards the parking lot .
I wasnt sure where I was going ; I had an hour to clear my head before the next match began and my head was pounding .
I wrapped my arms around my body suddenly feeling cold .
It wasnt even cold outside , but my adrenaline was starting to come down and it was making me feel cold .
I let out a breath , closed my eyes , and attempted to calm my nerves .
I felt a hand on my upper arm , and I turned to see Gavin standing by my side .
His eyes were dark as they poured into mine .
I stared at him like he was some kind of angel coming down to help me .
He studied my face for a moment , his eyes scanning the marks that were placed on my cheek from Milly .
His nostrils faltered slightly , and he pulled me towards a car that was parked .
I didnt realize the car , but as he pulled out his keys and unlocked it , I realized it had to be agental car .
I was glad to see nobody was inside of it as he pulled open the backseat door and motioned for me to pin I looked around the abandoned parking lot , hoping that nobody would see me entering Gavins car .
When I saw that the coast was clear , I slipped inside and Gavin slid in beside me , shutting the door behind him .
My heart was pounding so heavily in my chest that I feared for a moment that he could hear it .
He reached behind me , his lips so close to mine that I thought for a moment he was going to kiss me .
When he didnt , I felt a jab of disappointment in the pit of my stomach .
He grabbed a first aid kit that I was surprised was in the backseat of his cat .
He rummaged through the kit until he found an antiseptic wipe .
Unwrapping it I tried to protest that I didnt need it , but he gave me a sharp look , silencing me .
I winced at the sting as he cleaned the scratch marks on my cheek .
He seemed so focused … so serious .
Thank you , I said softly , not sure what more to say .
His eyes met mine for a brief moment before they returned to the scratches on my cheek .
You should have protected your face , he finally murmured after what felt like an eternity of silence .
We can use our wolves in the next round , I told him .
Ill get her back for this .
Dont make careless mistakes .
I met his eyes and held eye contact for a long while .
I think Ive only made one careless mistake so far , I told him , narrowing my eyes .
His eyes darkened as a snarl escaped his lips .
The last thing I thought was , And Im about to make another one , before his lips came crashing down on mine .
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Chapter 0294 Judys POV Having a quickie in the backseat of the rental car was not on my agenda for the day , but here I was , slipping out of a car and attempting to adjust my clothes that were practically stripped off my body with the teeth of a wolf .
I turned to see Gavin staring at me from the backseat ; he told me he would let me go first so people wouldnt be suspicious .
He was still dressing as he watched me walk away .
I wasnt sure what to say to him ; this whole thing was starting to become confusing .
I wrapped my arms around my body and hurried back towards the arena before the next round started .
We had one more match for today , and then the second portion of this week is the day after tomorrow .
Because there were so many of us competing , we were split into two groups .
Group A and Group B.
I would have been in Group A if I didnt get injured and missed out on the match yesterday .
Group As second portion is tomorrow .
I had to admit , I was nervous about this round .
I havent been able to shift into my wolf for some time now .
Sometimes we would shift in class , during our combat and shifting course , but its been a while since my wolf wanted to come out to play .
Since my breakup with Ethan , shes been dismissive .
Lately , shes been more active ⚫and vocal in my mind , but as far as shifting goes , Ive been afraid of her rejection of the shift to even try .
I knew I should have at least tried to shift and practice fighting in my wolf form , but something kept stopping from doing so .
Judy ! I heard my name from a short distance , and I turned to see Nan rushing towards me with a bright smile and a water bottle in hand .
I thought you might be thirsty , so I came to look for you .
She handed me the water bottle and I took it greedily .
Thank you , I breathed .
You are doing great by the way .
You really kick ass , she said , hugging me tightly before releasing me and turning towards a couple of girls and a boy who stood behind her .
I want you to meet my friends .
Theyve been great while Ive been here all alone .
You arent alone , Nan .
Im here , I reminded her , rolling my eyes .
Yeah , but youre so busy , she told me .
So anyways , this is Kelsey , Mac , and Tyler .
I smiled at each of them who nodded as she sang their names .
Its nice to meet you , I told them .
me Mac and Tyler are cousins , Nan continued to explain , she smiled up at Taylor who grinned back at her .
My chest tightened ; that look they gave one another … it was odd .
And Kelsey is Macs best friend .
Her older brother competes so shes here to support him .
Tyler stepped towards Nan ; he was another pretty boy type , and I could tell from the way he stood and the glint in his eyes that he knew he was pretty .
I watched as he put his hand on the small of Nans back .
I didnt miss the way she tensed slightly from his touch , but she looked up at him and smiled .
Im going to make sure our seats havent been taken , he said to her in a low tone .
She nodded and nibbled on her lower lip as she looked at the others .
How about you girls go with him ? Ill catch up with you , Nan told them .
They both nodded .
Chapter 0204 It was nice meeting you , Judy , Kelsey said as she turned and started to walk after Tyler .
Yeah , good luck out there ! Mac said , waving over her shoulder as she too walked after them .
Nan shook her head and chuckled at her friends before turning back to me with a wide smile .
You got this .
Dont be nervous .
Your wolf will come to you when you need her , she told me , putting a hand on my shoulder .
Part of why Nan was my best friend was because she got me .
She understood my worries and she knew that I was scared my wolf wouldnt come , even without me telling her .
I nodded ; I never took my eyes off Nans face , and she was looking everywhere but my eyes .
Nan … I said , my voice coming out controlled .
Is there something you want to tell me ? She bit her lower lip and stared at the ground .
Im not sure what you mean , she murmured .
She started to turn away from me , but I ran around her and stood in front of her , forcing her to face me and look at me .
With my hands on my hips , I asked again , Is there something you want to tell me ? Perhaps about Tyler ? She lifted her gaze and met my eyes , her teeth gnawing on Her bottom lip until I swear , I saw blood .noveldrama
I looked back .
into her eyes and saw that they were filling with tears
Chapter 0295 Nan , whats going on ? I asked her .
Tyler has been getting my mind off Chester … so weve done some stuff .
Its not going to continue when we leave this place ….
but its nice to be wanted , you know ? She asked .
I could tell there was something more she wasnt saying .
It was fine if she wanted to flirt with guys and maybe go out with them , but to have sex … or do stuff with a pay shed never met before .
This wasnt like Nan at all … something serious drove her to do this .
Is that all ? I asked , raising my brows .
When she didnt answer right away , I sighed , I opened my roouth to say something more , but then the announcer went over the loudspeaker and called all the competitors to the arena for round 2 .
I have to go , I told her , handing her the water bottle .
But Nan , Im your best friend .
If you cant talk to me about whats going on with you , then who can you talk to ? Id rather you didnt replace me with Tyler .
It hurts my feelings I dont like feeling lied to and Id like to know the truth from you before it gets out some other way .
The truth always comes out , so dont try and hide it .
I walked past her , brushing my shoulder with her as I passed .
She was stunned silent and didnt say anything .
Maybe it was for the best .
I joined the others in the arena Like the last round , we were judged based on our skills and capability to survive during a battle .
We were forbidden to kill anybody , but we could either damage them so badly that they couldnt compete in the next round , which disqualifies them from the competition , or we could try to convince them to give up .
I could feel my wolf inside of me ; she was on edge , and something kept catching her attention .
I put my hand on my belly , hoping to calm her nerves if I just focused my attention on my breathing .
Its going to be okay , I whispered .
We got this .
Are you talking to yourself ? Tabby asked from beside me laughter in her eyes .
My wolf , I admitted .
I wanted her to know that we got this and its going to be okay .
Do you usually talk to your wolf ? She asked , raising her brows .noveldrama
I mean , its not like she can understand you .
I stared at her for a beat ; she was serious .
What makes you think they cant understand us ? 1 asked , raising my brows .
She let out a bark of laughter and shook her head , brushing her fingers through her pixie cut hair .
Because they are animals and when we shift , we become those animals .
This portion is based on their skills so hopefully your wolf is well trained , she said , studying my face .
She thought our wolves were like pets ? Uncontrolled … wild animals ? Thats absurd .
Ive always had full control when I shifted into my wolf before .
We had always been one and the same .
Was Tabby saying she doesnt have control of herself when shes in wolf form ? I glanced around the arena at other competitors who had already stripped naked , ready to shift and fight .
I wondered if any of them lost control of their humanity too , or if it was just Tabby .
Chapter 295 I met Tabbys eyes ; she was studying me just as I was studying her .
She had pale green eyes with blue specks around her pupils .
Admittedly , she had beautiful eyes , and they were equipped with long lashes .
I could also see that her desire to win was deep in her soul ; she had a lot of passion , and it was clear as day to me .
Welcome to round two , the announcer said over the loudspeaker .
I glanced up and saw the drones high in the air , capturing the second round .
This competition was worldly televised .
There was no sign of the announcer , but it was to be assumed he was high enough to be able to see everything , Like the last round , killing is not allowed ; you will be disqualified .
This week is to show the chosen judges , along with the Lycans who make the final decisions , what you are made of .
They are looking at precision , technique , skills , shifting , control , and so much more .
In this match , you are expected to fight in both your wolf and human forms .
Good luck .
With that , everyone got into a position in the arena .
I met the eyes of Tabby who gave me a curt nod when she , like everyone else , started to strip their clothes .
I was the only one who didnt .
3… 2… 1 … the announcer , and everyone else in the arena , chanted .
Begin !!
Chapter 0296 As everyone started to shift into their wolf forms , I ran , I ran fast and I didnt really have a plan if I were to be honest .noveldrama
But I knew I couldnt stay in the middle of a mosh pit of wild animals .
If it were true that Tabby didnt have control of her wolf in this form , that could mean others didnt either and I needed to get to safety before I ended up lead .
I heard everyone in the stadium chanting and I couldnt bring myself to look in the direction of where the Lycans were seated , knowing he was there .
I wondered what they were thinking of me … running away from a fight .
Well , I wasnt actually running away from the fight .
But I needed to get a good distance away if I wanted to make it out of here unscratched ….
or alive .
I heard the growling and snapping of jaws behind me .
I wasnt exactly sure which wolf was Tabby , but I knew the wolf closest to me wasnt her .
This wolf had light brown eyes with specks of green .
She , like many others , was It was easy to tell which gender was which based on their auras and sizes .
Its been so long since I shifted into my wolf around others that I wasnt sure how big in comparison she was .
I knew my wolf was white with grey paws .
Nan said shes adorable , like shes wearing little mittens .
She also has my eye color .
My heart pounded as I reached a wooded area .
The battle zone was huge with a wooded section for other challenges and training .
I knew there was a barrier I couldnt cross , so I had to be careful where I went .
As soon as the wolves enveloped me , I found a tree to climb .
Wolves werent great at climbing ; I mean , they can climb .
But they arent great at it ; it takes them a bit longer than a human , so I knew that was my chance to get a good distance away from them .
There was a handful of wolves coming after me while the others stayed behind to fight one another .
A few even shifted back into their human forms to yell at me for being a coward .
I didnt want them to think I was a coward , but I knew I stood no chance in the middle of everything .
It was better to isolate a few at a time ; I wanted to be able to see them … not have them see me .
I worked best under the element of surprise .
It took me no time to reach the top of the tree and by the time I got to the top , I could see the entire Battlezone .
I chose the tallest tree that I could find , hoping that Id be able to see things from the drones point of view .
It gave me the idea as I was staring at it from the ground if only I could see things from the sky like the drones .
I would be able to analyze my surroundings a lot better and know what I was dealing with I could see a few wolves in the center of the arena , fighting one another .
One of them was limp , truth be told , I wasnt sure if they were even moving .
It seemed like the wolf who was still attacking , wasnt human at all .
They forfeited all control of their animals and now he was going fogue .
I kept glancing around at each and every wolf ; it was hard to analyze who was in control and who wasnt .
I tried to figure out their fighting techniques and analyzed their sizes , their stance , and how easy they were to be provoked .
I glanced down at the few wolves that were following me .
One of them was climbing while the others were fighting each other .
I heard a snarl and a yip from the wolf that was climbing the tree ; her eyes were a pale blue and her fur was white like snow with little brown patches on her head .
The plan I had in my head was bold … I wasnt sure if it was going to work .
It would either be awesome , or it was Chapter 0296 going to get me killed .
Gavin would be pissed , and Ill have to sit through a Nan lecture .
This would only truly work if my wolf cooperated and right now , she was a bit anxious .
We got this … I whispered to her , hoping she got the message .
I need you right now .
I need you to trust me so I can trust you .
We were a team for so long … There was calm inside of me and I found the corner of my lips twitching into a smile .
With a deep breath , I waited until this wolf got a bit closer to me .
I grabbed the branch that was above me , holding it for support while I attempted to put all my weight on the end of the branch I was on , without breaking it .
The pressure made the branch bend impossibly low .
I was practically feeding myself to this shifter .
Chapter 0297 1 swallowed the lump in my throat as the wolf got even closer .
Just as she reached the branch I was on and swiped her claws in my direction to throw me off balance .
I released the branch I was holding onto and the branch I stood on flung so hard that it smacked her right in the face , knocking her off the tree .
It all happened so fast that I barely even saw it flinging me as well .
I flung through the air like I was a bird ; I was as high as the drones in the sky , except I had no parachute so if I fell , I would go splat all over the hard ground .
I could see the entire arena from where I flew through the sky .
The wolves all looked up at me and were howling and growling at the same time .
I got sight of the audience who had their mouths agape and they were pointing in awe and fear .
I saw Nans mouth drop when she saw that it was me who was flying through the sky .noveldrama
Her reaction came fast though once realization and shock wore off , she started to scream out of fear for my life.
I didnt have enough strength to see Gavin .
I couldnt bear to look at either the disappointment on his face or the fear .
The ground started to come fast ; I turned my body so I would stay in the arena area , and I faced downward so I would land hard on the ground .
A surge of power washed over me and I suddenly felt stronger than I had had in a long time .
Fur broke out all over my skin and I heard my wolf howling in my head ; something I hadnt heard in so long My bones started to reshape and form ; during the first shift , it was a very painful process .
Over time , it gets easier until you dont feel it at all .
I hadnt shifted in a while , so there was certainly some tension and extreme discomfort .
But as soon as I heard my clothes tearing and shredding all over the ground , a new energy surged through my veins and the discomfort I felt was a thing of the past .
I landed on all fours in the center of the arena , taking everyone by surprise .
The first thing I noticed upon landing was I was significantly smaller than the others .
I was a pup in comparison to some of them and it was intimidating .
But my wolf wasnt afraid ; in fact , she was very confident in her skills just as I was of mine .
Being in this form , her emotions came pouring into me and I felt like I understood her more than I ever had .
After the shock wore off , I was the main target .
I faced attack after attack ; I might have been small , but I was fast and I was skilled in combat , even in wolf form apparently .
My wolf was all over the place before they could even blink .
She had them taken down in seconds .
She was careful not to kill anyone , if she got close to it , Id pull the reins to settle her down .
There were a few that refused to surrender , not wanting to be taken down by a mere pup , but I managed to damage them so badly that it would be a miracle if they could walk again .
An hour into the fight and buzzer was sounding around the battle zone , halting everyone in place .
That marks the end of round 2 for the day , the announcer said over the loudspeaker .
Group B may now shift back into their human forms and return to the changing rooms for further instructions .
Those who could shift back did so immiedalty .
Others took bit longer because their wolves refused to release control .
1 noticed Tabby hadnt changed back so I assumed she was still fighting for control with her wolf .
Some were so badly damaged that the medics had to come and help them off the battle zone .
I didnt shift back right away ; I know nudity wasnt a big deal amongst shifters , but I could never get used to being naked around others .
Id rather do that in private , thank you very much .
I turned around , looking at the oncoming crowd , the paparazzi , and the naked competitors … it was overwhelming .
But then my eyes found his … Gavin .
He was standing off to the side , his eyes pouring into mine and all I could see
Chapter 0298 I sat frozen as I watched Judy fly in the air .
She had no parachute , nothing to catch her … if she fell , it could possibly be the end for her .
But at the last minute , she shifted into her wolf form .
I had never seen her wolf before it stirred something inside of me that I couldnt seem to sluke .
My wolf wanted to be released , which was odd for him .
He never fought me for control before .
At least he has t in a really long time .
I couldnt remember the last time he had done this .
Judy was much smaller than the others , but she wasnt incompetent .
She fought with all her might and speed , and she ended up on top at the end .
She managed to defend herself and get a few really good blows in herself .
She had a good technique , the element of surprise .
She could see them , but they couldnt see her until she wanted them to see her .
But still , the thought that something could have happened to her , my chest was aching by the end of it .
Who is that girl that went flying through the air ? One of the Lycans , Mica , asked from his seat .
There were 4 Lycan chairmen in total , me being the strongest of them .
There were others of Lycan blood around the world , but only the chairmen attended these events .
The Lycans were pretty much the judges of these events along with a few appointed judges to help with final decision making .
I believe her name is Judy Montague , Jeremy , the other Lycan , said , his eyes never leaving Judys wolf .
Shes quite talented .
Her professors praise her and even Levi said he was impressed with her skill set .
Mica nodded .
Well have to keep her in mind , Mica said thoughtfully .
What do you think , Gavin ? Wed be stupid to not pass her to the next round , I said without a second thought .noveldrama
Really ? Mica said .
Do you think shed survive it ? Of course , she would .
If I were to bet money on anyone surviving , it would be Judy , Jeremy said with a laugh .
Suddenly , my blood went cold .
I turned to face them ; they were both smiling as they watched the ongoing fight .
The timer was still ticking down and any minute now it would go off , indicating the fight was over .
Neither of them noticed my cold stare .
What do you mean survive ? I asked .
Death is against the rules .
Mica glanced at me briefly before fixing his eyes back on the fight .
Only for the first week , he told me .
What ? I asked again , this time louder and with more force in my tone , making them both look at me with wary expressions .
Even fellow Lycan chairmen knew when to not push my buttons because it wouldnt end well for them ..
The second and third week death isnt penalized , Jeremy explained , narrowing his eyes at me .
Youd know if you attended the last competition we had a decade ago .
Or the one before that two decades ago , Mica said , shaking his head .
He was a newly appointed Alpha at that point , Jeremy laughed .
True , Mica replied , turning back to the fight .
What are the rules for the next rounds ? I asked through my teeth ; my impatience was evident .
Mica sighed and glanced back up at me.
They can choose to die , or they can surrender , Mica explained .
They dont have to lose their lives … but if they dont submit and surrender , their opponent can take their life without being penalized .
It doesnt have to be a fight to the death , Jeremy chimed in .
But if they are stupid and stubborn , which clearly a few are , then it will be .
My blood went cold … The buzzer went off , drawing my attention to the arena .
Everyone started to shift back into their human forms ; they were all naked and piled into the locker rooms .
I saw the small wolf that stood in the middle of the arena , she was staring up at the sky for a moment , like she was thanking the stars , or maybe talking to the Moon Goddess .
She was waiting for something ; she looked back at the crowd of shifters that were returning to the locker rooms in their naked forms , and she held back .
Her eyes found mine and held them .
She stared at me for a long while , and then she turned and started to sprint in the opposite direction of everyone else .
My heart raced … I had a strong urge to follow her , and I didnt think I was going to be able to resist it .
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Chapter 0299 1 looked back at Mica and Jeremy who were talking among themselves .
The chosen judges sat in the front , talking amongst themselves .
Most of the audience went to greet the ones they were there to support .
Nan was frowning in the direction Judy had gone while a guy spoke her ear from beside her .
I didnt recognize the guy , but had his hand on Nans leg and my brows furrowed at the sight .
She never took me for someone who would hook up with a guy she just met .
From the way he was touching her and his close proximity , Id say they definitely hooked up .
If youll excuse me , I said to the other Lycans before I took off in the direction Judy had gone .
I found her crouching behind a tree ; she was completely naked and covering her body with her arms .
I walked around the tree , startling her .
Are you hurt ? I asked her , kneeling in front of her .
Her face was pale , and she had little blood on her lip , along with some bruising on the uses of her body .
My chest tightened at the sight , and I had an urge to attack whoever did this to her .
An urge I suppressed immediately .
Im okay , she said softly .
You should see the other guy .
She laughed lightly and the sound was oddly musical .
I did , I told her .
You did great out there .
Her cheeks flushed and her eyes lit up .
Really ? She asked .
I nodded .
I reached into the bag I was carrying and pulled out one of my shirts .
I keep it in there just in case , but I was glad to have it so Judy could change .
When she saw it , a smile lit up her face .
Thank you , she said , taking the shirt from me and quickly pulling it on over her head .
It went down to her knees , which was perfect .
She leaned against the tree , exhaustion taking over her .
Im so tired , she whispered .
I leaned against the other side of the tree .
Its protocol to see the medic after a match , I told her .
Every one of you needs to have an exam before they can clear you to the next round .
She sighed .noveldrama
Yeah , I remember they told me that during the introductory banquet , she told me .
Cant I just sleep for a little bit ? Shifting took a lot out of me .
I let out a small laugh ; it sounded foreign on my lips .
I like that , I heard her whisper .
I turned and tilted so I was looking at her from the other side of the tree .
Her eyes were closed , but she had a soft smile on her lips .
I was so close to her that if I moved another inch , my mouth would be touching her cheek .
Like what ? I asked .
Her eyes opened , not expecting that I was so close to her .
She could feel my breath brushing across her cheek and it made her nose and cheeks turn pink .
The sound of you laughing , she replied , turning her head to look at me .
I dont hear it often .
Its nice when I do .
I looked into her eyes , a smile twitching at the corner of my mouth as I lifted my hand up and brushed a strand of sweat soaked hair out of her face .
I tucked the hair behind her ear , and I couldnt help but notice her leaning into the touch .
I allowed my fingers to rest on her cheek for a moment and then I used my thumb to softly caress her bottom lip , which she parted slightly .
no sex , There were no words said between us ; this was a different type of intimacy than I was used to .
There was n no cuddling … just breathing in each others energy .
I let my lips brush across hers gently , my tongue slipping into her mouth just a little .
Her eyes started to drift shut as I ran my fingers through her hair and deepened the kiss .
Gavin … she whispered hoarsely .
I kissed the corner of her chin and ran my lips down the nape of her neck.
Goosebumps formed all across her flesh and she trembled as I ran my fingers up her back beneath her shirt .
Just as I started to lift up her shirt , a twig snapped , making me jump apart so fast it could have started a fire .
Then , a voice sounded from nearby .
Judy , are you out here still ?
Chapter 0300 Judys POV Tabby froze when she saw Gavin seated beside me against the tree .
Her eyes were wide , and her cheeks were flushed .
She immediately averted her eyes to the ground .
Gavin jumped away from me in time , so Tabby didnt actually see anything , but she knew she walked in on something … she just didnt know what .
Alpha … she said softly , her face even redder as she spoke I didnt know you were over here … Gavin stood to his feet ; his aura was intense .
There was no doubt about his status .
Tabbys eyes grew wide , and her body trembled .
It was difficult being around this much power up close and personal … especially when you arent used to it .
I came to check on one of the recruits , he told her , his eyes narrowed .
He was staring daggers at her ; I could see the hidden threat in his eyes .
I didnt want him to frighten Tabby .
Shes been so kind to me from the start and shes tough as nails .
I can tell shell be a fierce competitor .
However , right now , in front of Gavin , she seemed like a scared pup .
I felt bad … I knew Gavin was intimidating .
We should go to the medic , I said quickly .
Before the line gets too long .
Its first come first serve , right ? Tabby nodded .
Theres a ton of medics available , she said softly , her eyes still focused on the ground in front of her .
But they are filling up fast with competitors .
Everyone wants to get in and out .
I nodded in agreement .
Okay , then lets go , I said as I started to walk away and towards the treeline .
I froze for a moment when I felt Gavins eyes on the back of my head .
I turned and gave him a polite smile with a mock bow .
Thank you for helping me , Alpha Landry , I said , making sure to slip in a sly grin as I bowed my head again .
He stared at me for a moment , and I could tell he was trying to choose his words carefully .
Ill be seeing you , he settled on .
I nodded my head once and followed Tabby out of the forest Nan was the first person I saw upon returning outside the locker rooms .
She ran to me and wrapped me in her arms .
You were badass , Nan squealed .
I totally thought you were going to crash and burn .
Honestly , I did too , I admitted .
Nice job , the guy , Tyler said .
I hadnt noticed him standing there until he spoke .
He put a hand on Nans shoulder and stepped closer to her .
He was taller than her with broad shoulders and I could tell he probably had nice abs .
I looked at Nan questionably and she looked everywhere but at me .
She also seemed tense , like his touch .
bothered her .
It should bother her ; she had a mate .noveldrama
Sure , things were rocky right now , but still … Then again , who knows what or who Chester was doing right now ? Thank you, I said , forcing a smile .
The second I saw you flying through the sky I knew I had no chance in hell against you , Tabby laughed .
Like honestly .
Anyone who could do that and live to tell the tale is not one to mess with .
1/2 Chapter 0300 Yeah , and now everyone else is going to see that too , Nan said proudly .
You marked your territory .
Own it , girl ! Might not be a good thing , Tyler said with a shrug What do you mean ? Nan asked , frowning up at him .
Now theres a target on her back .
They are only going to try that much harder to eliminate her from the competition … or life .
They arent allowed to kill me without getting disqualified , I reminded him .
He shook his head , a frown marring his features .
Only for the first week .
This week is to prove to them that you have what it takes .
Next week is when things get real .
You win from either two ways … the first way , they surrender .
And the second ? Nan asked , her brows pinched together .
And the second , they die , he finished .
Its going to get more dangerous .
You just need to be wary .
I wanted to tell him to back off ; he didnt know me or anything about this .
I wanted to tell Nan to send him back to wherever he came from .
But before I had the chance to utter a single word , I heard a new voice .
Ive been looking for you .
I turned to see Sammy , the girl from the airport , walking my way .
She had a small smile on her lips and her dark hair was tucked behind her car , showing different colored plercings all along her ear .
She was shorter than everyone around her , so she looked up when she spoke to me .
