Game of Destiny – A Thrilling Tale of Power, Love & Fate

The day had finally arrived. I had been waiting for it since I was a pup and first heard the stories about the games. I

dressed in my training clothes and when I almost ran into Finlay and Sam outside our rooms, we all grinned.

“Time to go, boys,” I said, heading for the stairs.

“Hey, who are you calling a boy? I’ll let you know I have a daughter. I’m all grown up,” Sam objected, and both Finlay and

I laughed. We joined the others for breakfast and there was a nervous excitement in the air. We didn’t know what the day would bring, but it was finally here. Matilda was ready for everything. She had made an array of different snacks, ready to

eat meals and beverages. Everyone who wasn’t participating would be watching the games. They would all make sure her

food got there and could be handed into the appointed space as needed. Jake was looking nervous.

“Are you okay?” I asked.

“Not really. Why did we need to start with a strength test? I’m useless on those,” he told me.

“It’s not my strong point either, no pun intended,” I told him and managed to get a smile from him. “But we are a pack

and we work together. You and I will do our best and we will rely on the other three to do most of the work. Then you

and I will take the lead when we need to use our brains,” I added.

“Yes, Beta,” he said and looked a little more relaxed.

“I feel like there was an insult embedded in that, but I can’t figure it out enough to be upset about it,” Sam told Ramses.

Finlay laughed. Despite the nerves, we were all in a good mood. After breakfast, we all headed towards the gathering

point.

“Participants, please go into the stadium, spectators please go to the right and you will be guided to where you can watch the game,” an official was telling us. Our party split up and the five of us headed into the stadium. We went to our

designated seats again. There were considerably less wolves there today as only five from each pack had been allowed in. We sat down and waited for what would happen. Nine o’clock sharp, there was a sound coming from the speakers and

then the voice of the head of the council.

“Good morning. Today marks the first game. It will be performed in seclusion. This means we have prepared four

identical areas. Each pack will do the game without any other packs present or able to see what is happening. You will not

be told what the game is until you arrive at it. You will have ten minutes to plan and twenty minutes to complete it. There will be equipment provided. You may choose to use all, some or none of it. All packs will have the same equipment

them. The order in which the pack will perform the game has been drawn at random. Please stay

an official calls your name and follow the instructions given. Once you have completed the game,

join the spectators. Thank you

in for a wait,’ I mindlinked the

from time to time,’ Sam told

watched other packs being called. I saw Elder waving at me from the seats

the stage and I waved back. He gave me a thumbs up and I smiled. Finlay pointed out some of the

at what he thought would be the top contender for

simple gesture we both had started doing after my birthday. Just seeking out each other.

the sensation of being watched. I looked around. James

in on Finlay’s hand on my arm. Finlay had noticed I wasn’t listening and followed my eyes to what

looking at.

him’ I

through the games for him,’ Finlay said, not looking

it. It is for me, and the ball is in my court. Now stop obsessing,’ I told him

with my finger. He looked at me and rubbed the spot. Sam looked highly

happening. Jake and Ramses were deep into their own

said. We all looked at each other as we stood. This

up ahead. We were asked to step out and walk to

railing and on the other side of the

Blue Mountain pack. In the rock before you there are hand och foot holds carved.

get all five members to the top of the rock formation, using

find a better grip or damage the rock formation in any way. You have

with tools on the table to your right. It is up to you if you use them or not. You will get ten minutes

then you have twenty minutes to reach the top. If not all members reach

the set time, no points will be given. We

on how well you perform. Have

voice explained.

“We have,” Finlay answered.

started.” We all walked up to the table. Gloves,

your plan,’ Finlay

the rope and talc powder. No gloves. I also say we go without shoes. From what I can see

them. I say you go first Alpha, Amie second,

the rope. That way we have

instructed us.

about the thought of climbing the rocks. I was with him.

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