Chapter 178


    ASHANTI’S POV.


    I made a prayer of thanks in my heart to the moon goddess when I walked into the arena and saw


    no sign of Alpha Reagan. I want to be as far from him as possible until I learn to face his mean and


    cold behavior towards me without bawling my eyes afterward.


    Training with Delta Kyle was amazing as always even though there was Alina who tried to make my


    life miserable.


    Nelly and I are still not on good footing. I also noticed she has grown quite close to Alina these


    days. They are like finger and nail here in the arena.


    Good for her! (Note the sarcasm.)


    “Everyone, gather around me. There’s an important announcement to be made.” Kyle


    announces after thest duel for the day and everyone starts grumbling.


    Training today has been very rigorous and I’m sure everyone is exhausted. For me, I just want


    home, shower, and sleep for the rest of the day.


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    Groaning, I pick up my backpack and go to join the others who have surrounded Delta Kyle to listen


    to what he has to say. Because I’m too tired, I squeeze my way through a group of guys and sit on


    the floor before Kyle. He looks down at me andughs.


    “This won’t take long, I promise.” I simply smile and nod my head. “Right…” He says,


    rubbing his palms together, his gaze drifting to each and everyone’s faces. “The higher–ups have


    decided to host apetition among fighters in the pack.


    “Apetition?” A guy called Shawn, asks and Kyle nods at him.


    “Yes Shawn, apetition.”


    “What kind ofpetition?” That’s me, craning my head up so I can have a better look at Kyle’s


    handsome face.


    “Well… thepetition is mainly for entertainment.”


    “Entertainment?” Alina scoffs. “As in fun?”


    “Yes, Alina. Entertainment as in fun. The higher–ups have seen how hard you all have been.


    training these past months to improve yourbat skills and they want to organize an event where


    you guys can have fun and win amazing prizes.”


    “We are Lycans, we don’t do things just for the fun of it. Only werewolves do that. That’s why they


    are weak and pathetic.” She fires rudely and the entire hall goes dead silent. I heard her from


    behind me so I turn my head in her direction and shoot her a piercing gaze. She sniggers


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    at me. “That one hurt deep in your heart, didn’t it, Ashanti?” I open my mouth to shut her up


    but close it.


    It’s not worth it.


    I simply shake my head and look away, hoping Kyle will fight this battle for me.


    “That’s enough, Alina. You can make your point without insulting werewolves.” Kyle calmly. tells her.


    I can hear her rolling her eyes behind me.


    “I’m just trying to say organizing apetition for fun among fighters is a child’s y.”


    “Unfortunately for you, your opinion on this issue is like adding a drop of water to the ocean.


    Irrelevant. So, keep quiet and listen. Unless you want me to send you to the highest–ups. I’m sure


    they’d be thrilled to hear you disregard their idea of organizing a funpetition for their warriors.”


    My head drops as I chuckle lightly.


    Kyle never misses the opportunity to put her in her ce.


    “So, as I was saying. Thepetition. It’ll be in two categories. The male and female. categories


    and only fighters from eighteen and above are allowed to participate. It’s notpulsory.” He’s


    looking right past me and I know that point is for Alina. “If you don’t want to be part of it, you are free


    to stand by and be a spectator. What do you guys think?” He asks and there’s an outburst of


    confirmatory words from the men around.


    They all like the idea.


    “Good.” Kyle continues. “Thepetition only involves duels between two people until there’s a


    winner in each category. The higher–ups will be responsible for pairing you with your duel partners


    and the best three fighters in each category will receive handsome rewards. So, anticipate


    something big.”


    “Sounds cool.”


    “Yeah. Also, there’ll be two important guests present for the asion. Alpha Morgan of the Creek


    Bay pack and Alpha Rowan of the Blue Diamond Pack. They’ll be present to watch.”


    “But those are enemy Alphas. They hate our Alpha Reagan, why invite them over?” Leonard asks


    unamused. Kyle simply shrugs his shoulders.


    “I have no idea. But don’t concern yourself with that. The higher–ups definitely know what they are


    doing. Thepetition will take ce this weekend, so, throughout the week, there’ll be no normal


    training sessions. You’re toe here and train for thepetition instead. You have till the end of


    today to decide if you want to be part of this or not. When we meet here tomorrow morning, I’ll be


    getting the list of those who want topete. The same will be done in the other training arenas


    and from there, the organizers will decide your duel partners and the list will be pasted here so you


    can see who your duel partners are and get to prepare better. More information about the


    competition will be divulged to you in the days ahead.” He


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    stops talking and the men start murmuring again. “If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach


    out to me and ask. This session is over.” The crowd around him disperses in little groups. I look


    around me, regretting why chose to sit down.


    I can’t seem to find a way to rise from here. I’m too tired.


    “Need help?” I look and see an outstretched palm. The smiling face of Delta Kyle is whates


    next when I look a bit higher up. I smile.


    “Thank you.


    ” I ce my palm in his and he circles my fingers, pulling me up to my feet like I weigh less than


    nothing. I sling my backpack over my shoulder and smile even wider as I look at his face. “Thanks


    again.”


    “You’re wee.”


    “Kyle.” Alina interrupts our smiling contest. She marches towards her brother with a frown on her


    face. “I am not impressed with this wholepetition saga.”


    “Alina, it’s simple. Go meet the higher–ups and express your disappointment to them directly. You


    know who they are and I’m sure you have ess to them.”


    “You know I can’t do that!”


    “Then be quiet! Sheesh… you’re always nagging about something.” He shakes his head and walks


    away. Alina averts her burning gaze to my face which heats all my facial features.


    This girl is a powerhouse of terror and intimidation.


    Her aura is so dark, you just have to be in her presence to feel depressed.


    “And you…” She finally addresses me. I swallow dryly.


    “What about me?”


    “Make sure to hold out till the finals. I look forward to kicking your ass in public.” She says


    confidently and I’m stricken by shock and surprise.


    “Wait… a while ago you just expressed utter disappointment in the higher–ups for organizing this


    competition. I thought you were going to pass on it.”


    “And miss the chance to beat you up mercilessly in front of everyone? Never! See you at the finals.”


    Her usual wicked smirkish–smile forms on her lips as she whips her head around and sashays


    towards the door.


    She’s not the least interested in thepetition, but she’s joining because she wants to beat me in


    public.


    She’s obsessed with me.


    Nothing can convince me otherwise.