Chapter 20
“Ok, I planned on finding Darien after this anyway. But you know Mom and Dad are going to want to see us, all three of us.” I look a Galen. ‘Ill text them where we’ll be and we can have them wait with us and Alora until you catch up to us with Darien.” He tells her, I nod–in agreement. The match between Mason and Jamison was won by Jamison.
The next up were Jaxon and Lexus. Although Alora took out Jaxon with only two hits, he was an amazing fighter. And now that he was back up he was able to beat Lexus, securing third rank in the Alpha Class’s human form tournament. Now it was finally time for Darien and Alora’s fight.
I look up at Darien, whatever he was reading on his phone had taken a lot of the worry out of his expression. That was a good thing, distraction while fighting was dangerous. I found that I was actually looking forward to watching them battle. I had a feeling it was going to be unforgettable and epic. There were to be two more matches before theirs was to happen, so we settled in to watch.
Alora’s POV
I stretch, getting ready. Darien was no slouch as an opponent. But I was not the first rank because he let me. I was first ranked because I was that good. I wasn’t going to hold back. I hadn’t been while training with just Darien. He was good, really good. But I was still better, and we were going to give them a show. Just the thought of the battle to come adrenalized me.
We make our way down to the Arena side by side. I can feel his excitement as well. A battle aura was coming off of us in waves that were almost visible. I knew our eyes would be glittering with Alpha glares. From the reactions of every wolf we passed, we were intimidating. Some even made submissive motions
involuntarily.
We get to the Arena floor and make our way to the platform. I look over at Sarah, her face is almost frothy with her rage. That made me smirk at her, which only made her twist her face more, she was ugly with her anger, it had twisted her into something demonic. I look away and over at my parents.
Their faces twisted with angry disdain and outrage. My smirk turned into a full–on smile, I could feel Xena’s joy at their irritation. We would no longer bow to their dictates. After this battle, I’ll ask the Alpha if I can move in early. I really couldn’t stand another night under their roof.
I face forward, the announcer having introduced us, we both take the same fighter’s stance. Then comes the signal, and like a shot we’re off, moving at each other in blurs of speed. Kicks and punches were thrown without mercy, most blocked, the ones that landed powerful and damaging. We go on like this for five, almost ten minutes.
Then he dropped his guard just a fraction, but it was enough to land a whip–like kick to his chest sending him flying back. He quickly spins landing on his feet, but I’m already there landing three lightning–fast kicks across his chest. I jump back before he can grab me. Then I dodge back in landing a spinning kick across his shoulders knocking him forward and to his knees.
I jump on his back wrapping my legs around his arms and pinning them to his body, then I wrap my arm around his neck cutting off his air. He tries to stand but can’t then he flips us, my back on the platform my hold was still firm. Finally, after trying to slam me into the ground, he taps out.
As soon as I let him go he rolls over and gasps for breath, coughing his face red. It takes him a minute. Then he sat down on the platform, I had sat up to watch him after he had rolled off me. We look at each other and laugh. I was declared the winner, and my rank was still secure.
We get up and dust off before getting down, I put my cardigan and my skirt back on. I look at Darien as we make our way back to our seats. “What are you doing during the thirty–minute break?” I ask him. “My parents want to meet Serenity. They also want to see you, so you have to come with me,” he tells me. “Really? Why do they want to see me?“” I ask him.
“You’ll know when we see them.” His tone was teasing. The ass. ““This Means you’ll be meeting her parents too you know.” I smile as I see him pale at that fact. Then I laugh as he starts looking panicked. ‘Stop laughing at my expense.” He whines dramatically, making me laugh even harder.
The Board is now displaying the new ranking for each fighter’s class according to the wins and losses made in this portion of the tournament. Then we were
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released for our break after being advised of what was next how the fights would be conducted and what to expect. “Come on my parents have a spot for us
already picked out.”
He then stood and hollered for Serenity to get her attention. We waited standing in front of our seats waiting for Serenity to reach us. Her brothers followed. Darien wrapped an arm around his mate and took the lead, and we left as a group.
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Areleen Torres
Found this book by accident, I am hooked!! Want to keep reading and not go to work lol
7 days ago
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
