NovelStartChapter One Hundred and Ninety One Chapter One Hundred and Ninety One A knock sounded at my door, and I walked over to let Aric in "I know what you're about to say. I know you think what I did was dumb and reckless-" "I think you're the bravest person I've ever known, Kaida. You're willing to risk your life for a pack that doesn't even deserve it. The plan might not be ideal, but it was a bold move-one not many would dare to make." The sincerity in his voice toldhe wasn't just saying this-he truly meant every word. I swallowed the lump forming in my throat. Aric had always been my closest friendl; he knew me-sometimes even better than I knew myself. But maybe Cynthia was right. Maybe I was the selfish one.
I never knew about his sister. I had always been too caught up in my own goals, and through it all, he had stood by my side. I knew how he felt about me, yet I had pushed those feelings aside like they meant nothing.
"Thank you. That means a lot to me," I said. My eyes drifted to the clock.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI had exactly two hours thirty minutes to go.
"Are you ready?" he asked.
"As ready as I'll ever be." A thought crossed my mind. "Aric, if things get rough, I don't want you to intervene." A long silence stretched between us before he finally nodded.
I expected him to leave, but he didn't. Instead, he took a seat on the couch.
I hadn't realized how much I needed someone right now. But a part ofwished it were someone else- Alexander.
"You know, I didn't actually think he wouldn't come." I said, and we both knew who I was referring to. "I should let go of this stupid hope, but I can't. Every the does the opposite of what I expect, I still hold on. He knew about the war, he knew I was in danger-the whole pack is in danger-yet he didn't care." "You are strong Kaida, I believe in you and I think it's tyou believe in yourself too." He was right, all my life I always had someone to lean on. My father, Aric, Alexander, but this time... I would have to stand on my own.
Only representatives from both packs were present-around eighty in total. A barricade had been set up to keep the crowd out. Cameras were mounted on the trees, their red lights tracking my every move. To some, it might look like just a show, but for me, it was a fight for survival.
Alpha Derek stood shirtless in the middle of the clearing, flexing his muscles. Maybe my leather outfit wasn't the best choice. I stepped forward to join him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmA bald man from the Onyx Pack walked ahead-he was the announcer.
"We gather here today to witness a battle between Alpha Derek of the Onyx Pack." The crowd roared. "And Alpha Kaida of the Nightshade Pack.".
The cheers from my pack weren't nearly as loud. I didn't let it get to me. I knew many of them were against this, though I could understand why.
Alpha Derek practically towered over me.
Scanning the small crowd, I spotted Aric and my advisors at the front lines, cheering. 7/2 Chapter One Hundred and Ninety One
"They will fight until one party yields," the announcer continued beforem Derek cut him off.
"I get the pack and the title if I win, while you're only fighting What kind of what's alde you agree to this?" y yours to keep madness Derek asked, sounding almost curious. "You're not the only one who has something to prove. If I cannot fight for my pack then maybe I am not fit enough to lead them." Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Two mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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