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

The days after the second game passed by fast. We kept to ourselves most of the time. Finlay and Sam had met up with

the Cayote Hill pack to talk about a possible joint feast in spring. I had spent my days training, relaxing and strategizing

with Jake. We were both worried about the games, which would be more mentally challenging going forward. If the

physical games were this strategic, then how hard would the strategic games be? I was sitting on the sundeck out back,

reading. Sam plopped down in the chair next to me and took my book.

“Hey!” I objected and tried to snatch it back.

“You need to relax. We are doing good, it’s okay to do other things than prep,” he told me, keeping the book away from

me.

“I know we are doing good. I’m trying to make sure we continue to do so,” I said.

“We will. All of us are motivated, you had us preparing for this for years. If we haven’t learned it by now, it’s too late,” he

pointed out. I sighed.

“You’re right. But when I do it, at least I feel like I’m doing something.”

“You are. We all take our cue from you. When you are calm, we are calm,” he said, leaning back in his chair, enjoying the

sun.

“I think you have mistaken me for the Alpha,” I told him. He chuckled.

“No, Amie. You and Finlay may be close, but not so close I can’t tell you apart. Finlay is our Alpha, and we always look to

him to lead us. But you have a bigger influence on the pack than you realise. You have been our stand-in Luna since you

arrived. At this point, it’s lucky he hasn’t found his mate. I honestly don’t know how the pack would react to a Luna who won’t be you.” I was left speechless. I just looked at him. He glanced at me and laughed at the look on my face. “I know

the both of you have messed up family issues at the moment, but you really should just let him mark you and save us all

from this guessing game. If you could do it in about four weeks, on the Monday, I would be grateful.”

“Don’t tell me you have a bet going on?” I asked him.

“Sure I have. Most of the pack is in on it. But I’m thinking as we are friends, you wouldn’t mind making sure I get the win.

Not so much for the money, mostly for the bragging rights.” My first instinct was to scold him for participating in the

betting. But I changed my mind and laughed instead.

“If I would ever let anyone mark me just so someone could have the bragging rights, it would be for you,” I told him. He

grinned.

“Why are you grinning?” Finlay asked as he came walking.

“Amie just told me I’m her number one person,” Sam said.

“I did no such thing!” I objected.

“You did. You just used other words, but I know what you meant.”

so I can throw it at you,” I told him. He

to call Medow to report my mission was a success and I have stopped

He headed for the cabin, whistling

“My book?” I asked.

back when we get home,”

asked

but he is. I have already read the thing four times. I won’t gain anything by reading it

admitted. Finlay

all feel

We would not have these endless

be done sooner.”

can rest and be at our best. And give the packs with

know. It

“At least the next game

have something to do.” There was a silence as we both looked into the trees

tell me what’s up?” I

dinner the day after tomorrow with my brother,

How do you feel about

don’t know. I’m split. I don’t look forward to eating with my brother, but I would like some time to talk to my mother. We have barely spoken since I left. And if Aunt Matilda is there it feels

“Would you

your family dinner? Would I even be allowed?” He gave

and my aunt

there, I will

only place to read the complete version of

chapter—visit us now and continue your

said

do is be

agreed. “I will tell aunt Matilda and then

dinner

do it on neutral ground. My mother booked a room in the communal building.

will both

Matilda is cooking, I made the right choice.” My phone rang and I saw it was

can leave,”

stay,” I said. “Hi, dad.

just talking to your brother about how he was doing before the game tomorrow and

in with my brilliant daughter,” he told me.

sitting around, so

between the games.

made me cranky.” It

who actually had done the games

any advice to give on how to get through the games?”

is a dangerous question to ask me. If I begin talking about my glory days, you will

stood up and sat down on the armrest

saying.

to remember is each game will almost always test more aspects than the ones described.

points for showing off strengths you have,” my dad started. Finlay hooked his

lap. A small yelp

that, pumpkin?”

only place to read the complete

now

points?” I said as I glared at

to explain how