Training

"You didn't have to punish them so hard, you know," Peter tells me standing beside me as I watched the bullies take their punishment. I glance at him and see that he has his face pinched in a very abnormal way, I chuckled at him before going back to watching the losers, again.

"We are warriors, Peter, protectors even, we don't encourage bullies, they should have thought about it before they harassed Sorin, we might be enemies but I don't tolerate racism or any other kind of nonsense behavior," I tell him crossing my arms in front of me.

The quarterback and his gang of goons have been training for more than seven hours now, and later they are supposed to patrol the ground with no food for the next two days, I'm trying to set an example so people don't repeat this nasty behavior.

"You are a good person, Enzo, you will make a good king one day," my father says walking to stand on the other side of me. I smile at him but don't say a word, then he continues "the only thing you need now is a mate to stand by you, provide you with an heir and help you with the pack," he grins at me, I fake smile at him knowing where this conversation was going.

He is a very domestic kind of Alpha, he is also very old-fashioned, he believes Luna looks better while taking care of the children and her mate, nothing more, nothing less. that's how my mother is too but she loves her job as a caregiver. I can't imagine what my father is going to look like when he realizes that I'm mated to a man, and none other than the King's heir. who he hates the most.

"You will attend all your competitors today, make sure not to underestimate anyone and pay extra attention to that freaky prince, we don't know where he was all these years," he said grimacing as he tasted something sour. way to make me feel worse dad.

"Yes, Dad, I'll be on my way now," I excuse myself from him before he pissed my wolf off and drive to the King's mansion where all the other candidates were present, showcasing their skills trying to prove their worth.

"Tell me why I'm here, again?" Josh nags groaning painfully, he sat next to me on the passenger side whining like a little child, me who loves to torture him and was enjoying this moment very much.

I glance at him before going back to driving " Because you are my Beta, and best friend. I don't want to suffer alone when you can suffer with me. " I avoid his punch laughing as he grumbles annoyed sulking in his seat

We reach the Mansion in record time and walk towards the training area, we were the last ones to arrive, I greet the other Alphas and their companions nodding at them with respect.

"Ah, Alpha Knight, glad you could make it hope you found your way here without any trouble," the organizer greets us smiling brightly, he is a small bald man wearing a suit and tie.

I nod at him "what do mean by without any trouble? did someone encounter something?" I ask standing alert, all the alphas here lived not too far away from the mansion to come across anything unusual.

"oh, nothing of that sort Alpha, that was me being silly, please proceed towards the arena, " he gestures at the door down the hall, then excuses himself from us.

I share a look with Josh as he watches the organizer rush away. "was it just me or did he run off like his tail was on fire," he commented narrowing his light eyes at the jumpy man.

"Keep your eyes and ear open, make sure it's not just a vibe, " I order him as he nods agreeing. "let's get this over with,"

We strode towards the arena, the sound of grunting and clashes of metal was vibrating around the empty arena, some were practicing with swords and a few were combat practicing but my head snapped to the sole owner of the immense power and aura at the center of the ground.

There he was, shirtless wearing only cargo pants, his abs glistening with sweat, his stance alert, and his large arms forward controlling his posture, my eyes follow his movement as he fought with Sorin in combat, they move like animals, predators, watching and analyzing the opponent's attacks. they threw each other on the ground with ease with every punch and every kick their practice looked too real to be true, with the last throw, Alejandro won the match, he held his hand out to pull Sorin up on his feet.

"Alpha knight, do maybe want to spar with me?" A young boy asked me smirking as he knew and believe that he stood a chance against me. I smirked back and agreed

Alejandro's eyes snapped in my direction when the young Alpha called out my name, I could feel with his gaze, that he was the only person who gazes at me intensely which brings shivers down my spine.

I follow the boy to a small clearing and we took our form, watching each other's moves, he was too eager to beat me because he flew towards me with haste. I avoid his flying punch and kick his left leg which looked like a weak spot. this keeps ongoing for a few minutes, we punch and kick each other until he was breathless, I flick my fingers at him taunting him to continue this embarrassment of himself. he growls before pouncing at me shifting mid-air, I didn't expect him to shift so flawlessly, he manages to bite and scratch me taking advantage of my surprised state.

he bit too hard, one of the organizers rush towards us and separate us before he rips my leg off. Joshua rushes at me helping me stand up but the pain was too much to bear.

I must have lost too much blood because I felt the world spin before losing my sight completely, but before I do, I heard the boy fill the brim with too much arrogance and challenge The crown Prince for the battle, little did he know, he just signed his death note.

I woke up in a small medical room, my a bottle of blood connected to my arm, I groan in pain and look at my leg, it was wrapped in bandages but being an Alpha I knew it would heal by the end of the day

"oh, thank God, your awake, " josh said sitting by the bed looking at me with worry

"Yeah, what time is it?" I ask wincing at the pain shot through my head, I look at him raising a brow

"You hit your head falling on the ground," he shrugs I wanted to yell at him for not catching me but the blood bag caught my attention first

"How did they find my blood type? it's very rear," I inquire sitting up and leaning on my back.

"Don't kill me, but you had lost too much blood, and no one else shared the same blood type as yours so we had the prince to spare some of his blood," he said sheepishly I roll my eyes at him, and the situation

'Of course, we share the same blood type, the moon goddess is having a blast,'

"What happened to that boy?" I asked leaning my head on the headboard

He cleared his throat, and I raised my head to look at him, he shifted in his seat then gestured to the bed at the far end of the medical room. there laid a body wrapped in different bandages and lots of machines connecting his fragile body.

I looked back at my best friend waiting for an explanation because I was sure as hell that this was not my doing.

"He was too prideful, he shouldn't have challenged the prince" that's all he said.

I groaned knowing too well that he did this because the boy hurt me. not saying that he did this for me, but I know my wolf would have done the same if the roles were reversed.

I sigh knowing that I had to meet with him. thanking him for the blood and to clear something up.

I dreaded that moment, already.