The medical team came to check on all of us and bring more water and food. Once everyone is cleared. We are all brought back to the sparring side
of the arena and allowed to sit while we listen for instructions for tomorrow. I sit with my team and lose track of how many protein bars I smash as
Nickolas talks, I’m so hungry. We have to be back again at 10am. That is the only information we really got, that and ”
everyone did well today.” Whatever the hell that is supposed to mean.
I move to get up to go find the guys and get real food.
“I thought they were going to do cuts today.” Jeff mutters out.
“Me too.” Wyatt says, looking around.
“Maybe they will still announce that later or individually.” Lilian shrugs.
“Or maybe anyone who didn’t make it to the capture the flag round is out.” I say. “There weren’t many in the game, but I’m not sure if that was an
injury thing oracut thing. We’ll find out tomorrow. I need to go get food, before I pass out from starvation.” I wave to them as I turn and see my guys
walking up to me, grinning from ear to ear.
I run straight at my brother and jump into his arms. ”
You were incredible Shorty, I can’t believe you just did all that.” He puts me down and I go to hug Sam who is giggling.
“Of course you got Capture the Flag as a test. That jump was epic!”
“The flag in the bra thing, seems’ to be your go-to.
You’re going to have to change it up now or people are going to figure you out and start digging in your clothes.” Oliver teases me. I hugged him
around the neck again. “…And I won’t be having any of that, you hear?” He whispers in my ear and I’m sure I am blushing again.
I step in between the twins and smile up at them. “I need to eat and then! need to sleep, it took me too long to figure out what I needed to make me
comfortable enough to sleep last night in my new home.”
“Whatever you want, Tiny.” Cam says, smiling at me.
“Mom is waiting for us.” Kota holds out his hand to me and I take it without hesitation.
“She thought five hours was enough and will probably try to fuss over you for a little while.” Cam says, Sliding his hand onto my lower back.
“Let me know if you need another piggy back ride Bite Size, you took a few good hits today.” Oliver says directly behind me.
“I’m good, I’m not fragile guys, just tired. The walk will help my muscles cool down anyway. I have a feeling tomorrow is going to suck just as much.”
They all laugh with me, but no one argues.
We all walk into the pack house and Luna Ava greets us at the door. She moves straight to me cupping my face in both hands. “That was harder to
watch than I thought it would be. I’ve seen you fight and I know that you can, but it is different knowing you are with the boys and they don’t mean yo
any real harm. And you are going to do this again tomorrow.” She sighs and I do the only thing I think I can in this moment. I wrap my arms around
her and let her wrap me ina hug. A hug that a parent gives a child to lend them strength and tell them it will be okay without using words.
As much as she doesn’t want to see me do this, she won’t stop me either. Nor will she stay away, she will be there to support me, because this is
something that I want for myself and she knows how badly I want it.
“I need to shower, I am so gross.” I say muffled into her shoulder.
“Okay, hun. Do you want dinner down here, or do you want to eat upstairs?”
“Would it be okay if I ate upstairs? I don’t want to be rude, with the Alpha King here.” I pull back and look up at her. I’m worried about appearances. I
don’t want to offend the royalty that they are hosting, just because I am here and too tired to socialize.
“Of course you can. He will not be offended at all. He saw what you did today and will completely understand. Would you mind if I send Xander up? I
think he is bored hanging with all of the adults and would probably like some time with kids his own age.”
