Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

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the creature's momentum nearly knocking her off balance.

Fiona cursed under her breath as the first werewolf charged at her again, its massive form barreling forward with a primal growl. She barely had time to adjust her grip on the dagger before the beast lunged, teeth snapping dangerously close to her face. She sidestepped, These werewolves are using poison claws. They have have been exposed to it to have such immunity! Fiona thought inwardly as she avoided another attack.

Meanwhile, Adrianna struggled to stay upright, her breaths coming in ragged gasps. Blood trickled down her arm, and she swayed slightly, her eyes losing focus. "Fiona, I-"

"Hold on!" Fiona shouted, dodging another swipe from the werewolf. She needed to leave this place and make sure that Adrianna didn't die from the poison. With each attack, the werewolves grew more furious, their eyes filled with rage as they realized their prey was still alive. Fiona pivoted, using the railing as leverage to jump out of the way of another attack. She could feel the heat radiating off the creature as it crashed into the balcony, narrowly missing her. "Damn it!" she yelled, frustration boiling over. "Stop moving so fast!" Adrianna's eyes fluttered, and Fiona knew she had to act quickly. She focused on the first werewolf, deflecting its claws with her dagger, narrowly avoiding its strikes. The beast snarled, furious at being unable to land a hit.

With a sudden burst of energy, Fiona aimed a slash at the werewolf's snout, making it recoil with a pained growl. "Get away from her!" she shouted, forcing herself to stay in control.

But just as she thought she had gained the upper hand, the second werewolf lunged from behind, crashing into her and sending her sprawling to the ground. The impact knocked the air from her lungs.

"Fiona!" Adrianna cried, panic rising in her voice.

Fiona scrambled to her feet, her heart racing. She could see the fury in the werewolves' eyes, and they were no longer just hunting prey-they were hunting her specifically. "You want mea" she yelled, swinging her dagger in a wide arc to keep them at bay. "Come and get me!"

Enraged by her defiance, the first werewolf lunged again, teeth bared. Fiona ducked, feeling the rush of air as the jaws snapped just above her head. She rolled to the side, barely avoiding the next swipe of its claws.

Adrianna staggered back against the wall, struggling to stay conscious. "Fiona, I can't hold on much longer," she gasped, her voice weak.

"I have a plan!" Fiona launched herself back into the fray. She deflected another attack, feeling the force of the werewolf's claws vibrate through her dagger.

Fiona's focus sharpened, her instincts kicking in as she danced around the creatures, staying just out of reach. She was fighting for both their lives now, and every movement counted. With each thrust and parry, the werewolves became more agitated, their growls echoing through the night. "You want to fight?" she taunted. "Then let's go!"

her momentum to drive her dagger into its shoulder. The beast howled in pain, stumbling back as Fiona pivoted, preparing for the next attack. Adrianna fell to her knees,

werewolf again, this time using the

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for Fiona. She barely managed to duck under its outstretched claws, the rush of wind brushing her hair back as she evaded the deadly attack. "Adrianna!" Fiona shouted, trying to keep the

Adrianna was fading, her strength slipping away with each passing moment. Fiona bit her lower lip. She could technically save Adrianna but that would

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breaths coming in shallow gasps. "We need to get inside!" Fiona said, urgency coursing through

out a small vial of powder. With a swift motion, she hurled it at the nearest werewolf. The powder burst into the air, a cloud of toxic mist engulfing the creature. It staggered back, coughing and clawing at

poison filled the air. She quickly utilized her ability to get rid of

the venom coursing through Adrianna's veins. Instead, the outcome was disastrous-Adrianna slipped

palace entrance, their movements frantic. The werewolves were momentarily distracted, but she knew it wouldn't last long. "Just

the area, searching for a place to hide. She spotted a small room at the end of the corridor and rushed toward it, dragging Adrianna along. "Get in!" Fiona shouted, pushing the door open with her shoulder. She quickly laid Adrianna on the floor, her body limp and unconscious this time from the poison that Fiona threw. Panic surged through her as she noticed the pallor of Adrianna's skin. Fiona barricaded the door with a

on, Adrianna," Fiona whispered, kneeling beside her friend. She could see the signs of poison

to do. With trembling hands, she placed her palm on Adrianna's chest, feeling the rise and

felt a wave of nausea wash over her as dark, black blood oozed from Adrianna's wounds.

the poison," Fiona grunted through clenched teeth. She focused all her energy, drawing the poison out as she breathed deeply, willing it away from

werewolves outside, their impatience growing.

first before slowly yielding. The black blood continued to seep out,

urged as she felt the weight of exhaustion settling in. She couldn't stop; she had to

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