The Alpha and The Vigilante novel Chapter 67

For what? I asked.

"I didn't even know that Jennifer was coming, much less that she planned on challenging you. I'm sure she hid her intentions from Thane too, as he would have warned me if he had known," Cain's eyes held sadness.

I laughed, startling him. I don't think you understand how excited I am to rip her head clean off her body, mate.

"Please don't underestimate her, Ares. She is one of Thane's top warriors. Her Gift is teleportation. That gives her an advantage in a fight. Please don't let your hubris be your downfall," Cain pleaded, causing me to roll my eyes.

I can handle the pup. I've beaten your Gamma in battle. She will go down before I even break a sweat, I promised him, but I could still feel his worry through the bond.

"I can't lose you, Ares. You are meant to be the Blood Luna. There is no other way," Cain wrapped his arms around me and I nodded, even though I didn't quite understand what he meant.

"Take a nap, you've already been in two fights today, my little spitfire. I'll wake you up before the battle," Cain gently commanded.

I nodded, letting Cain wrap his arms around me and was instantly enveloped in warmth.

Cain woke me up a few hours later, and I felt entirely renewed for my battle. My spirits were so high, not even Cain could ruin my mood. I was finally going to be able to kill someone again.

I got dressed in my typical battle attire, which consisted of black leggings, light running shoes, and a black sports bra. I wore all black to remind the challenger that this was their funeral. I'm just respectful like that.

Cain wore his typical jeans, no shirt, and no shoes despite the snow that covered the ground outside. Somehow, I had a feeling he would be able to keep himself warm, I thought to myself wryly.

"I can feel your happiness through the bond, mate," Cain said with amusement, even though I could sense deep down that he was stressed.

I shrugged. Why wouldn't I be happy? I'm about to kill someone in the most violently way possible. This is the best day of my life.

Cain rolled his eyes and scooped me up into his arms without warning. "You have issues," Cain told me as he laid the pelt over me.

You love my issues, I jokingly responded.

"I do," Cain softly replied, and kissed my neck, making my breathing stop.

Jen was looking at us angrily, and I smirked at her. She could never have what was mine.

"This is a fight to the death. Gifts are allowed to be used. The winner will be inducted as the Blood Luna, come the Blood Moon next week. You may begin." Cain spoke loudly and clear, and for a moment, not a single sound could be heard.

Without hesitating, I summoned a knife and threw it at Jen, aiming for her eyeball.

I thought that it was too quick for her to dodge, but she had disappeared before the knife reached her.

Suddenly, the back of my knee was kicked so hard it felt like the bone cracked.

Oof. That's that whole teleportation nonsense Cain was warning me about.

I whipped around, ignoring the pain in my knee, and sent a punch in her direction. My hit didn't land because she disappeared before I could make contact.

"You know the object of a battle is to hit the other person right," Jen's voice taunted from the other side of the ring. I snarled and summoned a sword, stalking towards her.