Chapter 14
The party buzzed around me, but all I could think about was the tournament. Then I spotted my friend Silver, her face lit with excitement. Joanne she called, rushing over. “I’ve been looking for you!”
“Silver, you’ve been drinking a little bit too much. You were around! Any info! What can I expect from the tounument!
with me four minutes ago!” I said, feeling relief wash over me. “I need help. Did you get
“Oh, there’s so much!” Silver said, her eyes shining. They have different events, like etiquette, swordplay, archery, and even a dance–off!”
“A daner–off?” I raised my eyebrows. “Why do we need to dance in a tournament that has a lot of other things to do in it. That’s like. Stupid?”
“It shows that we can do more than just fight and be all uptight and bothersome!” She laughed. The Lycan King wants to see well–rounded folks. you want to impress him, you need to be good at everything. That was what I heard anyway.
“Great,” I sighed, trying to shake off the idea. “I have to practice dancing now, too.”
“Don’t worry! Just be confident, and girl, you know how to dance already duh. I’ve seen your moves!” she said, patting my
“Don’t flatter me, they aren’t that good.”
Now, now. Don’t go about doing that everyone
preteme thing. Doesn’t look Good on you at all. So! What’s your plan? I know yo
you want to outshine
“I thought about starting with etiquette, I replied, thinking out loud “I’ll act like the perfect daughter–calm and elegant. I want to surprise everyone. After all, I am a “nobody”
“Smart move!” Silver nodded. “If you set the bar high at the start, you’ll have the crowd behind you for the rest of the events.
“That’s my plan“” I said, feeling excited again. Then comes swordplay. I’ll show them I can fight.”
“Yes! You’ve trained hard for this?” Silver said, her smile broadening. “If you wow them in the swordplay event, they’ll want you in the army rig
right
away!”
“Exactly! I don’t want to waste my chance,” I added, feeling a surge of determination. “And I can’t let Collins and Poppy
distract me.”
“Too right!” Silver agreed. “Ignore them! You’re here to shine!”
“It’s hard to ignore them when they’re right there,” I said, glancing at the crowd Collins stood with Poppy, both looking all too happy. “But I will not let them have power over me anymore!”
“Good” You’ve got this!” Silver cheered. “So what’s after the swordplay?”
“Archery,” I replied, crossing my arms. “I’ve always been decent at it, but I need to stay focused”
“Just remember to breathe and aim wel
nd aim well. You’ll do great!” Sil
Silver encouraged.
“Thanks! Then there’s the dance–off.” I said, chuckling. “Just gotta smile and pretend I know what I’m doing”
“Exactly! It’s all about having fun!” Silver grinned. “If you can handle all those events, you’ll be just ok and top bitching about your dance moves, you’re perfect!”
“I’m all
said firmly. “I have to prove that I’m more than just the Alpha’s daughter. I need to show them who I really am
“Right but they didn’t know you were even an alpha’s daughter and our lady in front of the judges”
step is to practice etiquette,” Silver suggested. “You should act like a true
“That’s a good idea! I’ll show them I can be polite and strong!” I said, feeling eager
“And right after that, we can practice our swordplay. With your skills, you’re going to shine in the tournament,” Silver said, full of excitement.
I nodded confidently. “Yeah! I can’t wait to knock them all out of the park!”
Silver si
suggested.
“Let ́s schedule a practice session tomorrow. We’ll gather a few friends and train together!“) “Great! The more, the merrier I clapped my hands happily. “We’ll help each other get ready?” “Definitely!” Silver agreed, her face lighting up. “You’re going to show them what you’re made of?” “I’m ready to fight for my place!” I said, feeling the support of my friends strengthening my resolve.
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“Let’s go have more p
more punch before anything else happens!” Silver said mischievously, dragging me toward the refreshment table:
“Okay! And no dance moves just yet!” I laughed, relieved to lighten the mood as we reached the table.
After filling our glasses, Silver looked around. “You need to enjoy yourself tonight. This is a big event!”
“I know! I just can’t shake the feeling of wanting to get started already. The tournament is like a chance to change everything,” I said.
“Just think about how amazing it will be! You’ll impress everyone, especially the King Silver replied excitedly.
“I show everyone that I deserve to be seen, I
n.” I said, feeling the fire build inside me. “No more hiding“”
“That’s the spirit!” Silver cheered. “Together, we’ll prepare and get ready to shine! You’re going to knock them dead!”
