Found by the Lycan King by Natalie Winter

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Chapter 42

Zenovia

Chapter 42

“Hey! I am right here!” A hand waved in front of my eyes and I looked up to see Elijah looking at me in confusion.

“Where did you transport yourself to? Some dreamland?” He asked and I buried the memory of my first kiss with Callahan.

“Nothing. I was just wondering how to defeat you in the laps.” I answered and he placed his hands on his hips.

“Oh, I see. The little wolf is preparing herself to fight.”

He wiggled his eyebrows playfully and I gave him an amused smile.

“Go, get your headstart. Stand at whatever point you wish to start running from, I will still defeat you.

I liked the playful challenge and stood a few feet ahead of him. Elijah had his hands folded upon his chest,

“Are you sure that is enough? Come on, go ahead a bit more. I don’t want you to cry again.”

I did a fake pout, “I did not cry okay? I play fair”

He mimicked my voice, “I play fair, ooh, El is the bad guy”

I chuckled at that and took the position as he announced, “On your mark, get set, go!!”

1 shot forward with as much speed as possible and began to run as if my life depended on it. I looked back and Elijah still had not started running.

I shouted, “You are going to lose!!”

“He mocked me, “Ha! We will see!”

I kept running as fast as my legs could carry me. The sun had already risen and the darkness had been replaced by the first rays of sunlight.

I almost covered half the distance of the lap when Elijah finally started to run. Upon seeing him run, I increased my pace, my lungs burning and my legs aching in pain as I kept pushing them.

But despite that, he was beginning to close on me. I was wheezing and panting but I kept pushing myself, kept running and I finished just a second before his foot touched the line we had drawnL

I could not stand anymore and collapsed on the ground as I coughed and wheezed. Even Elijah fell on the ground beside me and soon we both were laughing.

My entire body was covered in a faint sheen of sweat, my chest felt like burning and I also feared all the air in the world would not be enough to fill my lungs.

But despite that, I felt great. Running had been exhilarating and laughing and joking around with Elijah, even more so

really

like his company.

that was close” He spoke while lying on the ground

and it took me a few

head on his

normal. Propping his hand on

won. What do you want as a prize?” He asked and I laughed while pushing a few strands of hair

I asked in a disbelieving voice and he nodded his head. “Yes, it is not every day

you

defeat the

about it. I had not really eaten much last night and all the running was

and ask Maria to cook some breakfast for us?”

good food.” He said and then sat up on the ground. I was still lying on the

a gap. Maybe, I could help

feet were aching but I did not want him to feel I was taking advantage of

up but winced when I put some

already taken my foot

relaxing. I know how to do

he dismissed my concern. “Look at those legs. They are

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my calf and I instantly felt better. My legs felt sore and stiff after I pushed my body to

pain immediately lessened and I felt a bit of strength return in my legs. His touch was soft

I was around the second

set my skin on fire with his touch nor did being so

opposite reaction when I was around

lay on the ground, letting him massage my legs and waist a little.

get up again.

“Huh? What request?”

know how taxing it is on newly awakened wolves to get adjusted to the changes in

gave him a nervous smile,”

needs to ensure she eats and does not

There was a cloche hiding the plate and

world famous chef’s signature dish.” He lifted the cloche dramatically

food and I immediately grabbed it, making me reach for it

the food

you like it?” He asked and I nodded, “Of course, it tastes

knew it.

while raising the sandwich in one hand. This was the best morning I had in the recent weeks. and all of it was because of

prepared by even someone like Elijah, who was a warrior through

had only eaten bland