NovelEnglishChapter 0412
“Luna, why didn’t you use a flat palm instead of punching him?” One of my warriors asks me.
| turn to look at them and they are all looking at me, wondering why, “You saw how hard | hit him?” They nod.
“If |had punched him, my fist would have gone through his body, and | would have killed him.” They all look atstunned for a moment before we head over to Eli’s match. | can see sother Alphas heard the conversation and are looking less than thrilled at the second rounds where.
they are matched up against one of the Guardians.
As we reach him, Eli pins his opponent, stretching his arm just to the point of dislocation before the Alpha taps out. We cheer for Eli and then go to watch the others. By the twe get to them, they are done with their matches, so we wait until all the first— round contestants are done before
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtthe second round begins.
My second match is an older gentleman, by Alpha standards. He comes over tobefore we get in the ring. “Guardian. My nis Alpha Christopher. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
I've seen him around. His pack seems to respect him and none that | have seen show any fear around him. “Alpha Christopher, | am Luna Grace. It’s nice to meet you.”
“Thank you, my dear. | don’t expect to defeat you today, but I’m very excited to spar with a Guardian for what will most likely be the only tin my life.” His eyes are sparkling like he just got the best present in the world.
| can’t help but smile at him. “Do you have a son, Alpha Christopher?” I’m wondering if he’s just in the competition for the fun of it.
“No, | have a daughter. She hasn’t found her mate yet, so | haven’t been able to pass on the pack to her. Sadly, she’s not strong enough to run the pack, and she knows it. She didn’t even cto
this event because she’s not a warrior.” He says as we walk into the ring. | decide to give this Alpha a fun sparring session, and that’s what we do. He’s not bad.
Considering he’s probably my father’s age, he’s actually very strong and spry. We dance around. giving and receiving our hits. | make a point to show him where his weaknesses are in his
defense, and he tightens them up. He givesa few pointers as well.
We're having a great twhen | hear Eli behind me. “Grace? What are you doing? This is a competition, not a sparring match.”
We stop and Alpha Christopher looks over at Eli before turning back to me. “Well | guess our time +15 BONOS
has ended.” He squats down and taps the ground, effectively tapping out. | reach my hand down. to help him up and we walk out of the ring together.
“Thank you, young lady. That was the most fun I’ve had in years.” He tellsas Eli stands, frowning at us both.
“Alpha Christopher, please meet my mate, Alpha Eli. We run the Safe Haven Pack.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Oh Luna, everyone here knew who you were before the end of the first day. But it is a pleasure to meet you as well, Alpha Eli.” He reaches out and shakes Eli’s hand.
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“Alpha.” | say turning back to Alpha Christopher. “We will be having a mate gathering in our pack in a couple of weeks. The three packs, Shadow Falls, Canyon Ridge and our pack all join in. Your daughter and any unmated wolves that you have would be welcto join. Although | have to warn you that our pack is still under construction. But it’s an opportunity for your daughter to find
her mate.”
He clasps his hands together, looking fromto Eli. “That would wonderful. And if rumors are to be believed, you will be absorbing another pack around that tas well. Even more opportunity for my daughter to meet her mate.”
| lean in toward him. “You would be welctoo, Alpha. And you might just get another chance to spar with a Guardian.” | wink at him, and | swear he shivers in delight.
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Do you remember the brief mention of Alpha Christopher’s daughter in Angel and Liam’s book? Perhaps we'll see her at the next mate gathering.
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