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He rolled his eyes. "No."
"Boo." I pouted my lips on purpose. "I'll find a way to convince you. I vow it upon the Pink Moon," I declared.
"That means you're fucked," Onyx concluded, already joining us. He had me in a hug in a second. "You're so hot when you're fighting."
"Go away, flirt," I huffed. "You're just excited to see me naked now."
"That is hundred percent accurate," he muttered against my flesh as he kissed my neck. "Though I’d rather have you pinned on the bed and be fucking you from behind, but I guess a build of tension makes things better between the sheets."
"Addicted mate of mine," I complained but felt beyond relaxed that proving myself had gone well. I was pretty sure Jayce was okay, but I was also glad I had the ability to do what I did for his sake. I remembered the various breakdowns I'd endured through the years, and Onyx and Aurelia were there to make sure they were the only ones to witness my crumbling moments of weakness.
I was sure Jayce was close enough to Neo, Saint, and Dimitris, but with Viktor here and the added fact that I wasn't years as close as the others, I’d rather do everything in my power to prevent what was triggered by Jayce fighting me.
I wonder if that's why he gave up fighting? Does he get triggered with all fights or just ones with female opponents? It would be rare to fight a woman in the ring though...
"Your man is good to go," Saint announced, and we looked to see Jayce was back and was barely scratched from the impact. I actually frowned at the sight, and Onyx began to chuckle while Neo shook his head.
"Why do you look so disappointed that I'm able to walk," Jayce concluded with a judgemental stare.
"I didn't work up all that strength for you to look like some winner on that classic show Survivor," I huffed. "I demand a rematch!"
"That's just your pride talking," Viktor concluded. "If we don't get going, I'm leaving."
I gasped in horror. "You can't abandon me!"
"You know I can," he assured me with a wink. "My wolf is getting impatient."
"Trust me," Saint sighed, "my wolf got so excited fighting Willow that he's now running in my head."
"I think we'll have to give Willow some space. It's her first official shift," Jayce recommended.
"First official shift? I've shifted already," I voiced.
"You've shifted already, yes, but that was an awakening shift. It's far different. Think of that as something forced by Mother Moon, while your first official shift is triggered on your own accord," Neo elaborated to help me better understand. "It's best you do your official shift with your Alpha present. Depending on your wolf, you may lose consciousness for a bit, and your Alpha has to ensure you don't go on a wild killing spree."
"As in not go and kill all your enemies," Onyx emphasized.
"Lucky for me, that list isn't that long. I could get it all done before the sunrise," I offered.
"She'd make sure to cut off their precious parts while she's at it," Saint muttered and shivered. "I'm running away before she adds me to that list."
"You're not an enemy, stupid," Jayce reminded.
"You don't need to be one for her to change her mind," Saint tossed back.
"We'll head out first, Beta De Luca" Jayce announced.
"Oh, no. Please don't go with that formal shit," I brushed off. "I already deal with the whole, 'Yes, sir' and 'Right away, sir' on a daily basis. Don't need no Beta title attached to my name."
They smirked at my statement before Dimitris encouraged them to go ahead.
"Thanks for staying, Viktor," I whispered when he was about to follow Onyx.
"I’ve always got you," he muttered quietly.
"I know," I replied and lightly squeezed his hand.
"You're nervous?"
