Leonor
“ Hey Sam , how's tricks? “ I say as I leave the boxing ring all sweaty and puffed out from my sparring session .
“ Ah, my little spit fire , just the person I am looking for “ he replies with his cigarette between his teeth as he folds the fresh towels onto the shelves .
I give Sam a look to continue while I unwrap my hands as I catch my breath . “ That snake Cyrus that arranges the fights , came in this morning looking for you . I mean you know how much i hate the slipper fucker , anyway he wants you to headline fridays fight am not going to pretend i am happy about it “ he frowns looking concerned .
"Ok , so did he give you any more details ?” I say while shaking my head with a small smile . Sam was one of the first people I met when I arrived in the city. He introduced me to Mirrum the coffee shop owner and landlord .
“ Well I want you to understand I do not approve of this fight , and do not think you should take it . He was wanting to put you up against Nemesis, “ he said, frowning at me while shaking his head . Nemesis was one of the biggest opponents at well over six and a half feet tall and built like a tank . He has never been beaten , word on the street is he has actually killed someone in the cage .
To be fair I have never lost a fight yet but for the first time I feel nervous . “ Did he tell you what the purse is? '' I say .
“ You cant be fucking serious Lenny , you will get hurt girl “ he practically shouts . “ Come on Sam , you know I can look after myself . '' I roll my eyes at him . I give him a small hug and a kiss on cheek as I go past him into the changing room .
Thirty minutes later I leave the gym after another lecture from Sam . I had just taken my mobile phone out of my pocket when the heavens opened up and the rain came down , fast and heavy . I decide to wait until I am in to call Cyrus , see what the actual score is for this Friday . I had just entered the back alley behind the coffee shop when that feeling was back .
I swear it was like I could feel someone's eyes trailing up and down my body leaving an unsettling feeling . Fear wasn't something I allowed myself to feel . I promised myself after the years of abuse at my fathers hands I would never let someone have that power over me . That's why I trained , why I would fight and make enough money so that if i needed i could up and leave at any moment , without worry . Unlike Lillith I have no interest in a mate . My crazy friend and her romantic notions are completely ridiculous to me .
Slipping into my work from the back alley, I instantly feel better the feeling of being watched creeps me out . It's not the first time I have had unwanted attention from males who have seen me fight , But this feels different , almost sinister and dark .
The smell of coffee swirls around me like a comfort blanket . It Made me relax my shoulders , even though I didn't realise how tense I was . “ Lenny, not like you to use back entry , come get dried “ fused Mirrum as soon as she saw me . I playfully rolled my eyes at her , that earned me a flick from her cloth she was wiping down the work surface with .
My shift went painstakingly slow, especially when I had things to do . I didn't need to work in the coffee shop. The money I earned from the fights was more than enough to live off with some left over . I had come a long way from my first fight 18 months ago .
I liked to keep busy , even though I kept to myself , I still liked to be among people . I guess that was due to growing up in a pack . Turning off everything I make my way up to my flat it's a wednesday so Lillith works until eight tonight . Leaving me with some time to get a bath and relax before she comes home with dinner , Pizza from our favourite take out .
I had just come out of the bathroom when my phone started ringing . “ Hello Cyrus , how can I help you ?” I answered it with more cheer in my voice than I actually felt .
The man was a slime ball , his eyes and hands had a way of wandering . Took the threat of a broken nose for him to finally understand I wasn't his typical female . Even so I know I needed to keep him close as he was the organiser of the Friday night fight card . I know I now have a following and can negotiate my purse . A far cry from the timid girl who got five hundred for my first fight .
“ Lenny, I have been trying to get a hold of you. Anyone would think you don't want to headline this coming event “ comes his naiselly reply .
“ Calm down Cyrus , I do have other shit to do . So Sam said it's nemesis you want me to fight ?” I say while rolling my eyes at him . “ Yes, I know he is a bit bigger and never lost . You have never lost it would be my two champions , clash of my titans `` he rushes to get it out with a hint of hope and a nervous chuckle .
“ A bit bigger , he has 200 kg on me at least Cyrus' ' i say as i rub my temple as i seem to be getting a headache , Cyrus has that effect on me . “ I know but come on Lenny you ain't scared of shit , look at it like a challenge . Plus the purse is twenty grand for the win and five to take part “ He says almost as if that would win me over . "Twenty for the win and ten to take part nonnegotiable “ I hit him back with . “ Deal , now you're on at eight, be there for seven “ then he hangs up .
Just then I hear Lillith shouting “ honey i'm home “ before she comes in with our pizzas , she stops at the door when she sees me rubbing my temple . “ Are you ok ? your aura is a bit off, is something bothering you ?” she asks, looking concerned . “I am fine , just hungry “ even though i know she doesn't believe me she lets it go . I love my friend , her being a witch and can sense everything means i can't hide anything from her .
Alpha Prince Orion We had decided to do a bit of recon on Thursday night , around the area where the fights are held . We can only get entry for up to five people, so we decided to figure out where it was best to have the warriors wait for orders and with the best advantage . I haven't really spent much time in this area; it's mostly deserted , old buildings and forest . Sitting in the car as we drive around I can understand why the fights are held out this way , it would take a good thirty minutes to get any kind of authority out here . As we turn to the last street before the forest line, Onix starts to pace in my head . “ What's wrong? "I ask him . “ MATE” that's all he kept saying over and over . “Stop the car “ I almost shouted to my Beta . “ Really here , why?” he asks while giving me a strange look . Jumping out of the car , I ignored him . My senses lead me towards the forest line . I have no idea who I am looking for and if I'm honest I was starting to think my wolf w
Alpha Prince Orion I had spent most of the night tossing and turning , no matter how much i tried i couldn't turn off my thoughts . Even though I know I should be concentrating on the abductions , I just couldn't get that gold wolf out of my head . She had the most amazing gold eyes , the sheer size of her told me she was powerful , gifted even . Fit to be the next Queen to stand by my side . I know I need to put this to the back of my mind and deal with the problems at hand . I had never seen a gold wolf before , something told me she was special . I had spent over five years looking for my mate , I had almost given up hope and thought about taking a chosen mate . It's not unheard of , I had always looked to the mate bond. My parents were fated mates , the love they had for each other was something I wanted . That's why I never slept my way through the pack like my Beta did . The thought of my mate coming and being faced with my ex-conquests never sat well with me . Making my
Leonor pov I had spent most of the night staring at the ceiling , and I finally got out of bed at 5am deciding to go for a run . Having Jewel ignore me made me feel lonely for the first time since she came . Making her turn from our mate was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do . She just never understood why I didn't want a mate . I had watched my father change after my mother died , he became the worst form of himself . To the outsiders he was the perfect single father . People would often tell me how lucky I was to have a great dad . No one saw the beatings i took or the mental torture i went through . My father was clever, he never touched my face , well until the last time when he left me for dead . I need to get my wolf back on side , I am going to need her tonight . This is going to be the hardest fight I have ever had . So against my own feelings I decided to make her a deal . “ Jewel , please talk to me . I am missing your sassy ass . “ I try to be lighthear
UNKNOWN pov Looking at the pathetic drunk in front of me I feel my blood boil . How could I have been so stupid to think he would keep up his side of the deal . “What do you mean Leonor has left? "I say to him as the smell of his fear makes me take a step back from him . “ i i i mean she left , a few years ago “ the pathetic drunk manages to stutter out . Pinching the bridge of my nose I start to pace , as he is giving me a headache . “ Let me get this right , you promised me Leonor when she turned 18 . I let you live against my better judgement , with the promise of your daughter who has magic running through her from the oldest bloodline relating to the goddess herself . But she manages to get away from you at the grand old age of fifteen . Am I correct ?” I stop and spin in front of him as the thought comes into my head . “ What did you do to make a child run away ? I hope to the goddess you didn't hurt her . she is no longer your property , she belongs to me “ i screa
Leonora pov I find myself scanning the audience , the feeling of someone watching me . I know that sounds crazy as there are at least one hundred people here , but it's different . It's the same feeling I felt at the bar the week before . Jewel is growling in my head , she feels the darkness . I know it's dark but I don't feel afraid . I find it almost soothing , like there is a shield that only I can feel , I know it's here for me . The hairs on my neck stand on end and I spin round , whoever is watching me is using the shadows , lurking , watching me . I don't have time to think about it as Nemesis is announced and the crowd goes crazy . This is it Len , no turning back now I think as I roll my neck as I bounce from foot to foot and say my prayer to the goddess . All I keep thinking is how this could be a mistake , what if i die at his hands , what if Lil is right . -------- UNKNOWN pov Finding Leonor had actually been harder than expected , took the witch i use time . Leo
Leonor pov Trying to concentrate with Lillith looking like she was going to throw up was bad enough but knowing that my ridiculously handsome mate was watching was almost too much . I hate to have to kill my opponent, he was just too big , fuck getting bitten from him . I had only just managed to get out the cage when Lillith flung her arms around me almost knocking me to the floor . I couldn't help but laugh , she is so dramatic at times . “ Omg Len , that was amazing. I mean I know you are a badass but wow” my best friend says . I feel him behind me before I even turn around . Lilith stops chatting and her eyes go wide , “ prince Orion “ she says with a bow . I frown at her and look behind me , I come face to face with my mate . Well when i say face to face i mean more like my face his chest . I mean i thought Alpha but a fucking prince , really there must be a mistake . “ Hi , I am Orion “ he says as he looks down at me with the biggest goofy grin . I just stared at him ,
Leonor pov Leaving the changing room that night I felt so confused . Jewel was like a love sick puppy and not to mention Lillith and her crazy romantic notions , my head was currently a mess . All I wanted to do was have a hot bath and go to bed . Not being able to shut Jewel off for even a moment was getting too much . Entering the flat we shared Lillith offered to run me a bath with some of her magic oils to help heal and soothe my body , having a witch as a best friend has its perks . I stayed in the bath until the water had turned cold . I just couldn't get the idea that the goddess had gotten it so wrong , I mean a prince for me ! . I had been doing my best to shut my wolf out , she was driving me nuts . She kept showing me pictures of our mate . That night even though I was physically and mentally exhausted , sleep never came . At 6am I had enough of tossing and turning and decided to get up and go for a run . Letting Jewel take over and run always gave me time to think w
Alpha Prince Orion pov Standing with the two females while waiting on my mate getting changed was interesting , one was a wolf but the redhead from the fight was a witch . Both ladies were pleasant, you could tell they both cared for Leonor . “ So your highness , I hope you have good intentions for my best friend . She may come across as a hard nut to crack but she is a very special person and needs someone with patience “ The redhead says while basically sizing me up for her best friend . I nod and smile before i reply “ I promise you both i have only good intentions towards my mate , and i know how special she is plus after watching her fight am sure she could kick me into touch if i upset her “ i say with a small chuckle , trying to mask the discomfort i am feeling being interrogated . Being a prince and an Alpha it's not very often I am questioned about anything . The older she-wolf smiles warmly at me and says “ Son , you have no idea what that young lady upstairs is capable