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"Alessia, to the center," Alpha Denzel coldly announced. He was quite indifferent during training, so Alessia dared not ask why the sudden change. Going to the center meant a duel, and she wondered if she was going to fight with him.

He made her engage in a lot of duels from the beginning. For some, she was defeated, but with both Valerie and Alpha Denzel’s help, her battle skills improved greatly.

Still, there was no way she would be able to defeat her Alpha, and that would earn her a punishment should she fail at it. It was more like fighting a losing battle.

Her teeth gritted together as she obeyed, but Valerie was slightly excited, thinking it was a normal style of Alpha Denzel. She sat like a good girl, happy to join the training until her name was mentioned.

"Valerie, to the center."

The other warriors followed with interesting remarks, though they couldn’t hear the exact words. The warriors were speaking in hushed tones among themselves.

"This is going to be great. Beta Alessia is going to face Luna Valerie. I wish I had some popcorn to see who is tougher."

"Given that Luna Valerie had been under torture for a while, she won’t be able to defeat Beta Alessia."

"Yes, Beta Alessia has improved a lot."

"I will rather give my vote to Luna Valerie. She ruled a whole pack alone."

"Same here. She has a Luna wolf too."

They kept murmuring among themselves, not having a hint of the trap Alpha Denzel was setting for the two women.

"Oh, fuck!" Valerie cursed under her breath. Everything was crystal clear to her like water. Alpha Denzel wanted her to fight with Alessia as revenge for insisting on seeing the latter.

Was he jealous of the fact that his beta was close to her? Or did he prefer someone like Adira so she could be tortured? Valerie could not make head or tail of the incident. He must really hate their bond to come up with this form of revenge.

"Fight!" Alpha Denzel commanded as soon as Valerie was in the center and stepped back. The warriors were excited to see Luna Valerie’s skills, but Alessia knew there was more to it.

"What are the rules?" She asked, and before Alpha Denzel responded, Valerie cut in, her voice filled with authority and power. It was as if she still carried her wolf with her.

"NO! I want to fight with you," she said to Alpha Denzel. It was as if she knew the man’s thoughts.

Confused murmurs broke out in the training room. "Wow, she wants to battle our Alpha. Can she take him down?"

"She might have a Luna wolf, but Alpha wolves are still the strongest. She doesn’t stand a chance. Not even Alphas can take down our Alpha."

Alpha Denzel smiled faintly and asked her, "You want to fight with the Alpha as a non-pack member? Valerie, you have some guts." He sounded mocking, and Valerie knew he was right.

Rules were different in packs, but there were some that remained the same. She could only have the privilege to train with the Alpha if she was a pack member. Alpha Denzel liked her courage, but there with his warriors, he was completely indifferent towards her.

"Then make me a pack member or let me go. Your pack members are my witnesses. I will no longer withstand your torture." Valerie’s tone was stern as she placed her demand. Since Alpha Denzel already said he was never going to let her go, then he had no choice but to make her a pack member.

Alpha Denzel reminisced over the consequences of making her a pack member. She would have to train both in physical and wolf form. Seemed Valerie had forgotten that tiny detail and the fact that she wasn’t ready to be a pack member yet because she lost her wolf.

Unable to state his reason directly, he merely retorted, "I don’t trust you enough to be my pack member."

"Then let me earn it," Valerie suggested, adding, "I want to train with you. Or, are you afraid I’ll kick your ass in front of your pack members?" She asked daringly, and Alpha Denzel’s eyes squinted a little.

The warriors were intrigued by her bravery, but once again, that was what they heard about Luna Valerie. She was so fierce.

"Bring it," Alpha Denzel roared. Valerie was a little frightened before realizing that he wasn’t addressing her. The large training room was quiet as a she-wolf walked shakily to the front and gave her phone to him. "What are you doing with a phone?" Alpha Denzel asked, anger lacing his voice.

No one was allowed to bring a phone to the training room. Aside from the fact that it took away their concentration, they could also record the ongoing activities and send them to his enemies.

The she-wolf, Kailani, was shivering from fright, afraid of being banished if she let out the truth. "I’m sorry. I just record some of the moves to practice later," she said, feeling safer with that explanation.

Sadly for her, Alpha Denzel could not be fooled.

Those who feared him when they weren’t supposed to were mostly the ones with rotten skeletons in their cupboards.

"If you lie to me one more time, I will kill you with my bare hands.

" His voice was a low growl, giving her the right reason to be afraid.

"I will tell you, but not here." Her voice was so small, even Valerie, who sat closely, did not hear, but Alpha Denzel did, instantly feeling like he caught another fly. If he gave attention, they could never escape him. Receiving the phone from her, he instructed,

"Wait for me in the changing room."

She walked in there as he turned to the rest. "Who else has a phone?"

Everyone shook their heads as he turned his attention back to Valerie. "And did you mention kicking my ass? Why don’t you kick hers first?" He gazed at Alessia.

Everyone wondered why Valerie refused to battle Alessia, but Valerie was smart, guessing that he might just give some ridiculous rules.

As expected, he said, "If you are able to knock her out completely, then I will give you the chance to fight with me."