Chapter 41%
The clang of swords echoed through the training ground as I spun, dodging the blade aimed for my side. My wolf, Lyca, growled in approval as I moved with precision, I could feel the eyes on me, but I didn’t let it distract me. This was my moment
“Too slow!” I called out to the warrior I was sparring with.
“Watch this, my Lady!” he smirked, swinging his blade in a wide are.
“Lyria…call me Lyria
I saw it coming from a mile away. Smiling to myself, I flipped backward, avoiding the blade entirely and landing gracefully on my feet. Gasps erupted from the crowd watching, but I didn’t stop. Taking advantage of his gasp, I darted forward, knocking the blade from his hand and sweeping his legs out from under him in one swift move.)
“Yield,” I said, pinning him down lightly with my foot.
“Iyield!” he gasped, throwing his hands up in surrender,
Laughter and cheers erupted around me as I pulled him up. “Good match” I said, clapping him on the shoulder.
“You’re incredible, Lyria” he admitted, shaking his head with a grin.!!
Rudina’s voice rose above the others. That’s my girl! Show them how it’s done!!
I tumed to her with a playful bow. “Satisfied, Rudina?”
“More than satisfied! You’re stealing the spotlight again,” she said with a wink
The crowd continued cheering, but suddenly, the energy shifted. One by one, the warriors went quiet, their chatter fading as they all quickly stepped back. Confused, I glanced around
“What’s going on?” I asked
No one answered, they went one after the other. Except Rudina. She stood there, arms crossed, smiling as if she had no care in the world.
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“Rudina, what is it?” I whispered, stepping closer.
She shrugged, her grin widening. “Oh, you’ll see.“2
I frowned, feeling a strange energy in the air. Something was coming-
For someone.
The moment I turned, I found myself lifted off the ground, strong arms scooping me up like I weighed nothing. Igiggled in surprise before realizing it was Nok, his laughter tingling my ears.
“Nok!” | exclaimed, wrapping my arms around his neck on instinct
“You’re always causing a scene, aren’t you?” he teased, holding me tightly.
I laughed, leaning into him. “Says the Alpha who can’t resist showing off his strength. How did it go?“?
Nok set me down gently but kept an arm around my waist. His eyes met mine. “The meeting went well,” he said. “But I hear someone else has been stealing the spotlight in my absence.1
I raised a brow. “Stealing the spotlight?”
He smirked. “The council hasn’t stopped singing your praises. Apparently, you know everything there is to know about politics, healing, and battles.”
I shrugged, trying not to show how proud I was. Tve just worked hard, that’s all “8
“Worked hard?” Nok tilted his head. “Lyria, you’ve blown them away. Don’t be so modest”
I couldn’t help but smile at his words. “Well, someone has to keep the council on their toes while you’re away
He chuckled, brushing a stray hair from my face. “And you’ve done more than that. You’ve made them all rethink what they thought they knew about you
For a moment, I stared at him, studying his face. His strong jaw, his kind eyes, the way his lips curved slightly even when he wasn’t smiling. He’s such a handsome wolf, I thought to myself, biting back the urge to say it aloud.
“What?” he asked, holding my gaze.
