Chapter 257
**Chapter 257**
**+25 BONUS**
Every shifter in the world was watching these competitions, and I felt nervous knowing I might be one of the competitors they were focused on. But I couldn’t deny that I was also excited to be getting away for a few days. This was a chance to prove myself and to escape the usual routine.
As I prepared for the event, I could feel the energy in the air. Everyone around me was buzzing with anticipation, and I was determined to make the most of it.
I was really excited to be participating in this competition, but I was also very nervous. That didn’t surprise anyone, especially since this was everything I had wanted and worked hard for. My future depended on this competition, and I knew it was my chance to prove myself.
My professors believe I’m ready, and my family and friends are all cheering me on. But there’s one person I really wanted to support me—Mia. I felt a pang in my heart just thinking about Gavin and how he’s been absent.
I felt like Matt had been avoiding me for the past few weeks. At least, that’s how it seemed.
While we were sparring, my thoughts started to drift away. I knew it was a bad idea to be sparring with him when my mind wasn’t focused.
I was completely focused, telling myself it would be okay. I reminded myself that I was good enough to do my job well.
It wasn’t like me to make mistakes, and I certainly didn’t plan to make one today.
But then, I messed up.
I was excited to show Matt a new move I had been practicing with my bow and arrow. However, my aim was way off. I didn’t notice that Matt had moved from his spot. As soon as I released the arrow, I saw it fly through the air towards where he had been standing.
I screamed for him to move.
But it was too late.
His scream cut through the night air.
I don’t remember running toward him, but soon I found myself kneeling on the ground, gripping his leg.
Matt was covered in blood, with an arrow sticking out of him. My fingers shook as I tried to stop the bleeding. I was too scared to pull out the arrow, worried that it would cause more harm. I had never seen Matt cry and scream like this before.
I looked at his pale face and noticed streaks of tears streaming down his cheeks. His lips trembled as he held onto me tightly, not wanting me to leave him.
Thankfully, it was not too late.
Matt had a flesh wound, but even without a wolf yet, he could heal quickly from injuries like this. However, he still needed medical attention right away.
“Mathew!!” I heard Irene scream as she ran toward us. How long had she been looking for him?
“Why has she been here?” Before I could finish my thought, she suddenly pushed me away from Matt. I stumbled and fell onto the ground, surprised by her sudden strength.
“You b*tch! Look what you did to my brother!” she shouted, her voice full of anger. “I saw the whole thing!”
“Shot him!!”
“No… no, I…” My voice trailed off.
I didn’t know what to say. There was no way to deny it. I hadn’t been paying attention, and I had missed my target. I shot Matt in the leg with an arrow.
It could have been so much worse than it was… it could have been deadly.
I was careless.
“We need to get him to a hospital,” Irene said, her voice shaking with panic.
I quickly reached into my bag.
I grabbed my phone, feeling foolish for not doing this sooner. Everything had happened so fast that I didn’t have time to react properly. My hands were covered in blood as I swiped across the screen, trying to dial the emergency hotline amidst the chaos.
I felt numb and could hardly remember the phone conversation I just had. I was sitting against a tree, my phone still in my hand. The call had ended, and I couldn’t bring myself to move.
Irene looked away from Matt, focusing on the ground where his blood was soaking in. She was holding him tightly, trying to stop the bleeding. Fear gripped her as she hesitated to pull the arrow out of his leg. Matt was losing blood quickly, and time was running out.
He was becoming paler with each breath he took.