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

We all dressed up for the closing ceremony. The top six ranking packs were to sit with the Council on the stage. I had on

my rust-red dress and for the first time in a while I felt self conscious.

“You look amazing,” Finlay told me for the hundredth time as we walked towards the stadium.

“I should be wearing white and gold,” I told him, as I had done all the other times he had complimented me.

“You don’t have white and gold clothes,” he pointed out. He knew this as he had asked me.

“Of course I don’t have white and gold clothes. Only lunas wear that combination.”

“Right. So you look stunning,” he insisted. He was right, I couldn’t wear what I didn’t own. But I still would have preferred

the traditional colours. We arrived at the stadium but instead of going to our usual seats, we were shown to the stage. A

long row of chairs had been arranged in a half circle on stage, a table with chairs stood in the middle of the half circle. We were placed on specific chairs, all facing the crowd. When my old pack walked up on the stage, Finlay moved his chair

closer to me and put his arm around my shoulder. Sam moved his chair closer to me on my other side. I saw my brother

and Becky and smiled at them. Some of the other pack members smiled and nodded at me as well. James looked like he

hadn’t slept in days and stared at me with a mix of anger and sadness. I saw his eyes dart to my mating mark and more

anger replaced some of the sadness in his eyes. Cindy was clinging to his arm, trying to make it look as if they were a

couple, and failing. I felt relieved when they sat down without an altercation. When everyone was sitting down, the

council walked out onto the stage and took their seats at the table in the middle. The head walked to the front of the

stage and started a speech. It was more interesting than the one at the start of the game. He did a recap of the games

and listed a number of interesting facts. During the game sixty two new matings had been made.

‘We are one of those,’ Finlay linked me. He lifted my hand, which he was holding, and placed a kiss on it. Next, highlights

from the games showed on big screens. It was a mix of impressive feats and funny moments. We got to see Finlay and

Sam pull Jake up. It was even more impressive looking at it from a distance.

‘I really should ask for a copy of that clip,’ I linked Finlay. He chuckled next to me. There was a clip of my wolf being

their flags. There was a lot of laughing from the crowd. There was a serene looking picture of Sam and me sitting back

to ask for a copy of that. It would look amazing on the

another man on your lock screen. Not even Sam.

me. I smiled and nodded. It was interesting to see all the highlights from the games, most of them

game. When they

me and

it once. ‘I’m fine,’ Finlay reminded

still hate to see you get hurt.’ He placed a kiss on my hair and let me hide

me it was over. The head of the council continued his speech. He told us it had been the least

He ended his speech and another

was interesting. They had been busy and

The verdict that our pack was to remain a pack was read, as was the verification of Finlay’s

she ended her speech, the

brothers and sisters, I declare this year’s game finished. We will see you in

said. We all chuckled and stood up. We were expected to mingle for a while. Finlay made sure we stayed clear of my former pack.

in forming alliances. It would be a good opportunity

them. When we were free

drop you off at the communal building so you can say goodbye to your brother. Sam and I have to

will go and say goodbye to Medow’s father and I will

Finlay linked.

Don’t take

If we say goodbye to your

be out and saying goodbye. We haven’t tried

kissing me.

all depends on how long you and Sam take,’ I told him, gave him a quick kiss

and Becky. I got a warm hug from Becky and one from Elder.

to talk.

go home tomorrow?” I

thank the goddess! I miss my baby,” Becky told

place to read the complete version of this

chapter—visit us now and continue

an extra hug from

“I will,” she promised.

Elder said. I nodded. I didn’t

found it highly unlikely.

distract James and get him in a better mood,” Becky told

Elder couldn’t help