Billionaire Alpha's 99 Deadly Games

Chapter 91

Dad was waiting for me below the council pavilion. We shook hands and he led me up the stairs. I had never stood on the council pavilion. Only the Council, and during challenges, the mate of the challenged wolf stood on the pavilion. I would have been happy to never set foot up here if it meant keeping Kelsey alive, but I couldn't think like that and I fought against our bond to keep my thoughts to myself. Dad had been true to his word and only he and I were in the pavilion. I looked out across

the great circle as the surrounding seats filled.

I knew Kelsey was close, and I desperately needed to see her.

Kelsey

We were expected to walk out in human form. There would be some formal ceremony or at least words spoken. I'd have to shake hands with Christine, something about humanizing the process more. Then I'd have to shift in front of everyone. I wasn't about to stand there naked in front of the entire pack, so I decided to wear an old outfit that I didn't mind shredding to pieces. I gathered that wasn't entirely normal, but it would have to do. My shifts had strengthened and were now instantaneous. Maybe it would shock her enough for a small

advantage.

couldn't let myself believe it might be the last time I got to touch him. Sadness washed over me as I gave myself a pep talk, trying to just

the point she delivered me to the small wooden room at the back of what I knew was the pack circle. Basically, it was an outdoor arena where they held pack meetings sometimes and where formal ceremonies, including challenges were held. This room was like the waiting room

It felt like a cage

try to relax. No need to get worked up right now. Save your

not blocked from me as I knew he would be during the actual fight. A fight to the death seemed ridiculous and

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before he spoke to me again. "You keep that thought with you, babe, and

my eyes to adjust to the bright light outside the dark waiting room. Then I stepped forward feeling lighter and not as scared as I should be. I ignored the presence of another wolf to my right as I stepped forward to the middle of the arena as Mary had taught me. I remembered to hold my head high and as my eyes scanned the stands for Kyle, I couldn't stop the beaming smile on my

and I smelled her. Christine Canine. My challenger. A threat to my bond. A threat to me and a threat to my mate. I smelled a slight fear mixed with her scent. It was enough to energize my wolf. I didn't