RYN


    As soon as I said his name, Adam punched me in the face, sending me falling to the ground. The crowd ‘oohed‘ on impact as if they all collectively winced on my behalf <b>and </b>I counted two ting breaths before forcing myself up again.


    Adam was no <b>longer </b>the friend I knew or the boy who Sadie thinks might have a crush on me. This boy with fire <b>in </b><b>his </b>eyes. was bent on whooping my ass. I could deduce that from the way his hands curled up into fists, poised in a way that showed he was ready to fight..


    I channeled my wolf one more time, getting into a defensive position, then something dawned on me.


    If realizing I was the weapon was the true test, then this event should have been over…unless it was two tests in one! Because if the first test eliminated people, the second should have beenrder but everyone passed within minutes.


    was a trick, wasn’t it?” I <b>asked </b><b>Adam </b>in a low voice <b>as </b>we circled each other. “We are already in the third


    “This test <b>wa </b>event?”


    Adam swung for my face but I quickly dodged it, “Come on, answer me.”


    “I am not allowed to say anything.” He gritted out loud, his face and neck the epitome of <b>strain</b><b>. </b>“Just fight me!”


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    So I obeyed, and we jabbed and dodged each other’s blows, while putting our defense skills to the work. After what seemed like an eternity, Adam had beaten me ck and blue, and I was beyond exhaustion


    For the hundredth time, he mmed my back on the ground <b>and </b>I could have sworn I saw stars. At this point, the crowd stayed quiet and from my point of view, most were on their feet, watching in anticipation.


    I rolled onto my side, trying to channel my wolf again but somehow she just wasn’t as active as the first event. I think something happened to her, and I had no idea how to fix it novelbin


    My eyesnded on Theon and Miro in the distance watching mewith no expression. I guess showing emotion couldnd them in trouble. Shifting my gaze to their father, I found him and his minions smirking down at me- the look of triumph on their faces.


    Gods! I have to win.


    Just to spite these bastards, I have to win. I climbed to my knees and then staggered to my feet.


    “If you can’t find any weakness, Theon’s words permeated my mind and I remembered my reply.


    “I cheat. I cheat to survive


    Adam came for me and I stood my ground, begging my threw my hand up and open, spraying sand into his eyes.


    wolf to show up for me onest time. Just as soon as he got close, I


    Adam recoiled, groaning in pain. Then <b>I </b>took that opportunity to fight him with myst strength. I jabbed him in all the areas that could render him weak.


    While trying to see, he reached out blindly for me and his hand anded on my chest. Instantly, I knew what he was about to -do, and before he could grip my neck, I forced myself backwards


    In the <b>process</b>, he was able toy hands on my pendant and pull from my neck.


    Terror thundered through me at the loss of my parents gift. I should have kept it in my pocket!


    <b>“</b><b>Give </b>it back!” I snarled, feeling my wolf surge like a beast awakening.


    Adam had been able to rub his eyes clean and squint at me. “If you want it,e and get it.” He sneered, putting it in his pocket, <b>and </b><b>that </b>angered me enough to dash for him.


    Adam had been waiting, preparing <b>a </b>knockout punch and as soon <b>as </b>heunched it, that slow motion thing urred and I was able to stop his hand with my own wrapped in his fist.


    Adam looked at me with surprise, but before he could react further, head–butted him. He staggered back, and I <b>used </b>that opportunity to run up and climb his body before swinging my weight down and flipping his body to the ground.


    Somehow, I had my thigh on his neck, and his right arm stretelig tight towards me..


    In those seconds, I realized I had just sessfully performed the Death Grip and as people shouted, encouraging me to hold on, I screamed my lungs out in exhaustion


    Shortly after, Adam tapped me in surrender, and the entire stadium exploded with <b>joy</b>.


    1 let Adam go and rolled on my side on the ground, panting for breath. Once again, my eyes connected with Theon and I could see his face beam with pride.


    I wanted to smile, but I stopped myself. I have no idea if my analysis was correct.


    Once I had enough strength to stand, I rose to my feet but my knees buckled and just when I <b>was </b>about to fall; I felt a hand hold me up. Raising my head, I discovered it to be the guy whom 1 helped before.


    “Congrattions Ryn.” He smiled down at me. “I wish I had thought of that.”


    All I could do was give him a thumbs up <b>and </bter on, all ten of us lined up before the King and awaited the verdict. I watched as the King whispered in the ears of the announcer and my eyes cut to Theon, who had been watching <b>me</b><b>. </b>


    “And the winner of the event,” the announcer stated, pausing for <b>dramatic </b>effect. I closed my eyes, my heart thudding fast. “Is Ryn Ashmore.”


    I shouldn’t be surprised, but I was.


    Finally, I let myself smile and then I met the Alpha King’s gaze.


    As the world celebrated around us, our eyes went to war and a promise <b>was </b>made


    Whether the Alpha King likes it or not, I will graduate and I will be an Elite warrior.


    AUTHOR’S NOTE: Thank you so much for your likes,ments and gifts. You’re the reason this book is trending. Get ready, things about to get more intense, and two main characters will experience a major shift/transformation. Who do you think it’ll be?