54: Luna Trial

Alexa I stood on the training field. It had been a long time since I last stood on this grass field. The last time I trained, I ended up battered and bruised, desperately struggling to use my magic to defend myself against Lorraine’s cruelty. For two years, I trained in the battle ring at Southern Star. I had grown so accustomed to the many pairs of eyes watching the strength matches between me and my opponents. This time was no different. The pack elders sat watching from the sidelines. Among them, Alpha Gabriel stood in the middle of the row with his arms crossed over his chest. His sharp eyes were fixed on me, and despite his threats, I glanced at Harlow at the far end of the field. ‘Are you really going to show your true strength?’ Harlow asked through our mind-link. ‘Yes. It’s time,’ I answered. I walked to the center of the field, following Beta Drake’s lead. He was the referee for this match. As I stepped in, I heard a few mocking giggles. Some elders, including Lady Gertrude, s