OLIVIA
It has been a long and eventful day for us all, and I am sure that everyone feels that way. It was quiet this night in the dining hall, and everyone had heard what had happened. We were sitting at our table and eating, and several Alphas and their Lunas came over to express their sympathy.
When we were almost done eating, another shadow hit the table, and looking up, I saw that it was Carter. I know he know it would feel a little different because he is now an Alpha.
“Alpha Logan. LUNA Olivia. I heard about your warrior. I apologize for not coming sooner. But as you can imagine, I got a little distracted.” He says as he bows his head in respect.
“Alpha Carter. It sounds right, doesn’t it?” I ask him and smile.
“It does. But also a little strange.” He answers.
“It is a strange feeling to get all that power,” Logan says as we stand up and bow our heads respectfully.
“Please, don’t,” Carter says with a face saying he finds it all strange.
“You need to get used to it, Alpha Carter,” I say and smile.
“That might be, but you are like family Olivia. And I hope that won’t change.” He says pleadingly.
“Liv and her family owe you a lot Carter, and so do I. So as for family, you and your pack are just that.” Logan says, deliberately not using any titles. And reach out a hand to Carter, something you rarely see an Alpha do.
“And The Dark Forest Pack will always stand by your side, should you ever need it,” Carter says and take Logan’s hand and shake it shortly.
With that, he sits down with us and talks. He tells us about what happened at the meeting and about they had transferred the Alpha powers to him. We also talk about his dad. He has a bad feeling that none of this is over and tells Logan not to let down his defenses. And Logan promises him he won’t. When we finally get up, it is late, and we all go to rest for the night, for tomorrow, the battles will begin, the part of the tournament that I have looked forward to the most.
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LOGAN
Just like the other mornings, we got up and had a nice long shower, where I ended up making love to my sweet mate. Afterward, we called to talk with Rose before she went to kindergarten. And went to get breakfast. I have noticed the other days how most, if not all, the rest of the Alphas don’t let their packmembers sit with them. And how they look when Liv and I come in together with Klaus, Matt, and Anna. But I do not care. They are family.
After breakfast, we first go to the hospital to check on Jacob. When we arrive, the doctor tells us how he is awake and eating. Which is good news to get. As we stand here, Sam comes out of the room. And tell us how the girl that he had to find during the tracking has spent a lot of giving next to Jacob’s bed. And that Jacob slowly has begun to respond to her effort. This is the best news we can honestly get at this point. So we decided not to go in and disturb it but told Sam to give him our greetings and to tell him he could mindlink us if he needed anything.
After we leave the hospital, we go to meet up with Klaus, who had good to the tournament field where he is talking and warming up our warriors. When we get there, he is already warming them up. And I have to admit they do look good and in ten times better shape after the short time Klaus has been their head warrior, which again only shows me I made the right choice.
We greet them, and they all respectfully bow their heads before coming over to us. We both smile at them all before I say a few words.
“We have had a busy tournament. First, Patrick shares a win with his newfound mate. Sam got a good second despite problems with another competitor. And I know you all heard about Jacob. And about him. He is healing physically and mentally. He has a long road ahead. So anyone who knows him well feels more than free to help him. I am sure his family will appreciate that.
Back to today, we can still win. And I know that now puts pressure on you both. But don’t stress. This is more than anything meant to be fun. So enjoy the challenge and look out for yourself out there, no matter what. I am proud to have you as my packmember.” I tell them and mean every word.
“Thank you, Alpha.” Both warriors say, bowing deep, showing that they submit to me, their Alpha.
“Good luck, both of you. Do your best, and know we believe in you.” Olivia says. And they bow for her as well.
“Thank you, Luna.” They say, looking proud and ready for battle.
When we are done talking with Klaus and the warriors, I take Olivia to our seats between the other pack leaders. To wait for this part of the tournament to begin very soon. It is a bit funny to see how excited Liv is for this part of the tournament. But I know it’s because it is this part of it she wants to be in when she can compete. And also because she is the one that found the warriors to be competing this year.
Almost an hour later, the seats are filled up, and an Elder is walking out on the field, that now built with small fighting areas where the battles will be going on. As before the other games, the elders talk about how today will be done. And as with any other beginning, he takes a break before he yells.
“LET THE BATTLE BEGIN.”
