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" And.....?" I ask Amara.

" You both in the battle ring." She says smiling.

" Wait ......what?" Xander looks at his mother as if she's grown two heads.

" Okay, so mind explaining the challenges a bit?" I asked her.

"Wait, can we first address the fighting together thing? I won't fight with Rose, no matter what you say." Xander said sternly.

" Oh please, loverboy. You're just scared you'll be defeated by me infront of your whole kingdom." I smirked at him.

"Fine bring it on. Wanna bet?" he raised his eyebrow at me and i mouthed him 'later' to which he smiled.

" Okay, that being settled. I'll explain you a few things. In the leadership Test you'll have be given a group of people and you'll have to go through some obstacles or a maze. Bringing all of them out with strategy and intelligence will be your test. If you pass you'll go to the next phase, which is Danger hunt. Seeing from your aura I gathered you have accepted each other as mates the first round will get you familiar with your pack and develop a Luna sense which you'll use to save your pack people from different dangers. You'll have to save all of them before the time runs out. If you succeed then you'll be taken to the Battle field where you will duel with your opponents who will be those you want to challenge your authority as Luna as they do not think you're fit to be Luna. Lastly, if you pass all these you'll battle with your beloved mate. But that will be just for fun after these heated challenges. Clear?" Amara explained and i nodded.

" Well then let's eat as we both have places to be." Edgar said.

After the breakfast Edgar and Amara had some affairs to run so after they left I was walking through the halls with Xander deep in thought about Damon finding his mate, The Luna Games, My relationship with Xander, and me becoming a Queen. My head feels like it going to burst with all the thinking. I turn to look at Xander to see him looking at me with concern as if sensing my stress.

" What are you thinking about, love?" He asks me stopping me and hugging me.

" Nothing special." I shrug

" Well then let's talk about our deal." He said smirking and I laugh.

"Okay, caveman. Shoot." I said and he gave me a disapproving look.

"First tell me what's your deal about giving me horrible names. I mean I would love it if you would give me names but i was thinking along the lines of sweetheart, my life, my king, no?" Xander says.

" Umm... No. The only names you're getting are the ones you deserve." I say and he rolls his eyes.

"Anyway, my deal is if I win I get to mark you." He says smiling.

" Fine and if I win you'll be doing whatever I say for one whole day. Deal?" I say and put out my hand in front of him.

" Deal." He says and grabs me by my waist and kisses me.

" That's not how it's supposed to go, you know. You had to shake my hand." I say after stepping away from him. This man and his ways.

" Eh. I like this way more. Plus, we can say now we sealed it by lips." He gives me a toothy smile and I laugh.

" You waited to say that for a long time, didn't you?"

"You have no idea."he says before looking at me and he was going to say something but stops and stills meaning someone is mind-linking him. He runs his hand through his hair and kisses me on the forehead.

" Sorry, love. I have to go jack just mind-linked me, but we will continue this talk." he says softly and I only nod and he leaves. As I was going to our room i saw Damon coming towards me.

" Hey! Everything okay?" I asked him and he signed.

"Not even close to it. She wants to reject me, she doesn't want to be a Luna she wants to remain as the Beta Female. Cass, as much as i would love to stay i have to go back to the pack. I mind linked Head of Warriors about my departure and he agreed. Just wanted to meet you before leaving." He said and hugged me.

"Damon everything will work out. You both need time and I'm sure it'll turn out perfect in the end." I smiled at him.

" I hope so, Cass. Anyways will see you at the Luna Games. Bye, Cassie." He says and smiles as the escort guard comes to take him outside the castle.

"Bye, Damon." I return the smile and head back to my room.

'Well, technically it's Alexander's room but yeah go mark your territory.' Accalia says.

' Look who decided to show up. And plus it was a mistake i mean Xander's room.' I reply.

' First time it's a mistake, second time it's a choice.' she smugly replies, and i roll my eyes blocking her. Damn, this wolf is annoying.

As i entered m- i mean Xander's room i felt a sharp pain on my left side of body. I almost collapsed on the floor but i held the nearest thing for support. I hunched over and slowly made my way in front of the mirror. I took my shirt off leaving me in only my sports bra and looked at my hurting side. The left part of my rib cage was all purple and the scar clearly visible. I contacted Lia to heal me.

' I am trying, Cassandra. The pain will stop but the scar it will remain. It will take me time to heal you completely also the pain goes back 14 years.' She replies and i nod in understanding.

I turn around to make my way to the bed but stop dead in my tracks. Alexander stood at the door rigid and his eyes on my scar.

" Alex-

"I can't do this." he says slowing raising his eyes to look at my face.

"Alexander it's okay. I forgive you ple-

" You forgive me? What about me forgiving myself? I'm sorry i ... i thought .. no i can't. I'm sorry Cassandra." He says slowly retreating and my eyes widened.

" What is that supposed to mean, Alexander? No please just lis-" i stop in mid-sentence to scream. I knew it will be painful, one disadvantage of Lia healing me is that i go through immense pain to get healed quickly. I was going to collapse on the floor when Alexander lifted me up and laid me on the bed. The tears start forming in my eyes and i hold Alexander's hand tightly.

" Do... Don't please... It's all too much. I am done fighting for myself.... I need a reason to live." I manage to say before darkness consumes me.