Wolf Endangered (Willow's Forbidden Pack #2) - Avery Song Page 0,85

on the lips, and took a step back.

And proceeded to strike him with a solid kick that sent him flying into the forest.

The action sliced through the sound barrier, cleared the mist, and shocked everyone else as Jayce crashed into a column of trees. My leg was still up as I waited to see if he'd get up or send something my way, but Dimitris called it.

"FIGHT OVER!" he announced.

"Oh shit," Saint commented while his eyes kept darting from me to where Jayce crashed. "That's so hot. Can we do a replay?"

I looked over at him with a smug smile before lowering my leg and clapping my hands like I was dusting them off.

"I win," I declared. "Can we go run now?"

The others looked excited at my statement while Dimitris nodded slightly.

"Congrats, Willow. You're officially Beta of the Forbidden Pack. We'll talk about your role in detail later," Dimitris stated. He wasn't showing it, but I could see the pride in his eyes, but more importantly, the acknowledgment of what I'd done.

"Thank you for that." His tender voice filtered through my mind, and for a brief moment, he allowed me to feel just how grateful he was for my actions, for protecting the confidence of one of our own by shielding the world from seeing their personal struggle.

You're welcome, Alpha.

"Better go make sure Jayce is alive," Saint announced as he began to walk over to retrieve Jayce.

Viktor walked over to me, his eyes assessing my body as if to make sure I wasn't roughed up too much. "You've been slacking on your form," he noted.

I gave him a look. "I'm just a tad rusty, alright," I whined. "Cut me some slack."

"Only if you agree to get back in the training ring in two weeks," he suggested.

"You just want the opportunity to kick my ass," I complained.

"Essentially," he replied but reached out to lay his hand on my shoulder and squeeze gently. "You did good."

"Really?"

"Really," he replied with an approving grin. "Glad I got to see it."

"Maybe that will encourage you to join? Hmm?" I playfully elbowed him.

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,