Chapter 325
I paced my room ; I had just finished showering , and I was wearing only boxers .
I ran my fingers through my soaked hair , watching as water droplets landed on the ground .
Anger was festering in my chest , and my wolf was itching to get out and go for a run , but I held him back because the way he was right now was unstable .
I worried he might do if I were to set him free at the moment .
I couldnt get Micas words out of my head ; she was free to move on to the next round .
In hindsight , I should have been happy for her .
That was what she was here for , right ? But I couldnt bring myself to be happy .
She was moving onto the death matches … if she were stubborn enough , which I know she is , she could end up dead before this coemption is over .
There was a faint knock on the door , and I froze , glaring at the door .
I knew it was Judy before I even opened it .
I grabbed the handle and pulled it open , almost pulling the door right off its hinges in the process .
She stood before me , her eyes fixed on the ground and her cheeks blazing red .
She wore a black lacy nightgown , and it made me wonder if she wore it just for me .
Her hair was pulled back out of her face , though a couple of strands fell over her face , giving her head a bedhead look to it .
My cock twitched at the sight of her , and I wanted to pull her into the room and have my way with her until the sun came up .
But I held back because this wasnt about sex .
I needed her to know that I didnt think it was a good idea for her to move on to the next round .
I wanted her to go home .
I stepped aside , waiting for her to enter the room without saying anything .
Once she was secured in the room , I shut the door behind her and locked it .
She flinched as the lock engaged and I frowned even deeper at her .
Was she afraid of me suddenly ? She kept her back , turned towards me , and her eyes on the ground as I assessed her body .
She was walking normally , which meant her wolf had healed her even more since earlier .
I stepped around her until I was in front of her , and I narrowed my eyes at her .
She still refused to look at me and for a moment , if let like I was a father about to scold my daughter .
I cringed at the very thought and allowed my body to relax .
I think you should go home , I finally said , my voice losing its edge and sounding defeated … almost weak .
She finally looked up at me , her eyes wide as she studied my face , trying to find any hint of humor like I wasnt serious .
I rolled my eyes at her face and folded my arms across my chest , giving me an even more of a dad look .
I immediately unfolded my arms and clenched my fists at my sides .
What do you mean ? she asked , narrowing her eyes at me Next week is a death match , Judy .
You arent in any shape to compete , I told her .
The doctors cleared me , Im fine , she said , her brows pinching together .
Even Alpha Jeremy said I was fine to compete next week .
Ill be healed by tomorrow .
Its too dangerous , I said , my jaw clenching .
You could have died today .
Next week will be worse because they will actually be trying to kill you .
She scoffed at my words .
Thanks for the boost of confidence , she murmured .
Look , Ive been cleared , and Ive been chosen .
Thats not an opportunity Im going to pass , Alpha .
Chapter 325
She turned away from me but before she could take a step towards the door , I stepped around her , blocking her way .
I let out a growl , my wolf threatening to take charge .
She stared at me with wide eyes until I managed to pull the reins on my wolf .
Do you want to get yourself killed ? I seethed .
Why do you even care ? She blurted .
Last week you barely even knew I existed .
Do you know how many times youve blown me off ? Ive tried to tell you about this competition for the past week and I couldnt because you were never around .
Do you have any idea how that made me feel ? I stared at her , dumbfounded .
I could feel my anger calming as I stared at her pinkening cheeks .
Her words resonated with me and washed over me like a freight train .
She wiped at her cheeks angrily as some stray tears escaped her eyes .
She was angry and now she was trying hard not to look at me as she pressed her lips into a thin line and desperately tried to keep herself from bolting out of the room .