Chapter 52: Chapter 52

Lucius

I sighed tiredly as I walked out of my bathroom, looking refreshed. My eyes were filled with dizziness, but I was able to stay awake. I had a migraine since it has been a long time since I last had decent sleep, and most especially since it has been a long time since I last slept, and it is now taking a toll on me. I knew that this wasn't the time to complain because of things like this. I have made up my mind that I am going to have enough rest after the duel.

I made my way out of my room and headed towards the packing hall to have my breakfast. I trained all night, and Freya has been acting weird since. I couldn't understand what was wrong with her. I feel like there is something going on that I'm not aware of, but there is no way I would know if I didn't ask, but I'm not ready to. I'm going to let her tell me on her own accord, and if she doesn't, then I will wait after the match.

I will talk to her after winning the duel. I knew that Mr. saying that I would talk to her after winning the duel wasn't going to happen, but I had faith in myself that I would win the duel regardless of the consequences, and I pray that the confidence I have does not leave me. I sighed heavily as soon as I got to the dining hall, and I walked silently toward Freya's table.

"Good morning," I started, and she turned to look at me for a second before removing her gaze from me. I couldn't help but wonder what to do to make her say her mind to me, but I decided not to anymore. I have made up my mind that I will get her reply tomorrow. Tomorrow is the final of the duel, and I was thinking about it without winning those at hand. I knew that it wouldn't be easy for me to win today, but I have faith that I will.

"Good morning, how was your night?" she replied, and I smiled at her cutely.

"It was great, all thanks to someone," I joked while staring at her. She knew that I didn't sleep all night, and that was because I was training.

Samuel had also taken part in yesterday's training, and when they all left, I kept on practicing, minding that I didn't sleep. I knew that if I was to win the duel, then I would be able to sleep as long as I wanted peacefully. There would be nothing for me to worry about, but sleeping now isn't going to work because I might not have the chance to win the duel. I don't train hard.

I was only trying to train myself harder by not sleeping, and it was paying off. I was glad for all that, and I couldn't be more happy to have Freya and her family with me. They were the only people who had helped me so far in the duel. I knew that there was no chance of me lasting up to now in the duel if I didn't have Freya and her family. I was glad that they were supportive of me.

Freya glared at me, and I sighed heavily, not knowing what to say. We sat there in silence, with none of us trying to break the silence. I was going to break it, and I stopped remembering that she might ignore me, and I wouldn't want to embarrass myself in front of the whole pack, even though I was embarrassed by winning shamefully. The food was served, and soon the aroma filled the room. I followed suit after Freya had taken the first spoon from her mouth.

Freya ignored me till we were done with the food we were served by the maids. She has been ignoring me since we got back from the garden yesterday night. I don't know why I feel uneasy about it, but I shrugged it off my mind, not wanting to let that get in my way. I knew that if I kept on thinking about what was happening around me, I would have no chance of winning.

I walked out of the dining hall immediately, and I was done having my breakfast. I made sure not to eat more than I should because it might cause my downfall in this duel. I knew that if it were other things, then I wouldn't have been this cautious about it.

"Look who we have here," I heard Stephen say as he walked up to me. I couldn't help but cower back in fear, not knowing what to do or say.

"You seem to be happy that you are winning the duel, right? Well, enjoy it while it lasts because we are not letting you win today. Stephen said it with a smile on his face, which I wanted to wipe away so badly. My gaze was gardenering as I stared at him. I couldn't believe he would be here to mock me.

"We will see to it," I said with a disposable look on my face. I knew for a fact that what I was showing outside wasn't what I was feeling but the opposite of that.

I wasn't happy to know that all the alphas who are going to fight me in the duel are against me. I knew that I might not be able to win, but I'm going to make that possible in any way I can.

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Soon the duel will be announced, and I'm going up against an alpha. It was said that everyone would have some rest, and that's after fighting their first opponent. It was said that whoever wins in the duel will be up next against each other. Only four winners are expected after the first round, and I have made up my mind to win in the first round. I knew that I might lose in the second round, but I'm going to do everything possible to win.

I was told that the next contestant to win after me was going to fight me. I felt the blood in my body dry up instantly. I knew that the person must be a top-notch alpha to win, and if things were to get out of hand, then I might have no chance to win. I shrugged all that out of my mind, wanting to focus my attention on the person in front of me.

I watched as the person charged at me, and I slid under his legs, escaping his punch. I dashed toward him with a punch, and he dodged it by grabbing my hands. I gave him an uppercut, which made him fly back. I knew that I shouldn't be showcasing my strength, just like Freya's father had said, but there was no way that would happen. I have made up my mind not to hide my skills but to face the person.

I groaned in pain as I was punched in the stomach. I moved back with panic and fear. I couldn't bring myself to watch him beat me up. I stood up, and I dashed toward him speedily, not knowing where I got my speed. I punched my opponent with full force and sent him crashing to the floor. I walked up to him, and all I could hear was the uproar of the crowd. I stared at the man who was on the floor, lying unconscious. The man seemed to be shocked, but before he could react, I tossed him out of the ring.

The crowd was still cheering, and I turned to look at Freya's face, and I saw a smile on her face. The head council had announced the winner of the round, and it turned out that the next round was that of Alpha Stephen and an Alpha, whose name I don't know.

My blood went dry, and I knew with no doubt that there was no way the alpha would be winning because of how strong the alpha Stephen had portrayed himself to be during yesterday's fight. I watched curiously as Alpha Stephen beat him fearlessly, and within minutes the other Alpha was down. The alpha didn't want to admit defeat, but he later did after knowing that he might get killed by him.

I watched as the next person came into the ring. I watched curiously, not knowing what to say or do. I watched as the opponent of the alpha was named Aiden. The alpha seems to be the toughest of all alphas; he had a cold demeanor on his face. The alpha he was to fight was trembling with fear, and the alpha mustered up some courage and attacked him. His attack seemed slow, and as soon as he got to Alpha Aiden, he was punched down. The alpha immediately admits his defeat.

I was shocked, and I knew with no doubt that this must be the alpha I would be fighting in the duel. The next duel took place, and they both fought well. The person who won the duel lacked strength, and I knew that he would be easily defeated by the alpha.