Chapter 301

Chapter 301

“I wanted to tell you that you did an amazing job,” she said thoughtfully.

“Thank you,” I replied. “That’s really nice of you.”

“Did you enjoy it?” she asked, curious about my experience.

“Will your boyfriend compete?” Nan asked.

Sammy nodded. “Yes. He’s at the medic now getting checked out. He should be cleared for the next round.”

“When will we know if we’re cleared for the next round?”

Tabby explained, “First, the doctors need to clear you. If you have serious injuries that won’t heal in time, you can’t compete. So, the doctors check to make sure everything is okay with you.”

The judges and the Lycan chairmen will meet to decide if you can move on to the next round. Once they make their decision, you will receive an alert.

I paused to think about that for a moment. Then,

“I’m starving,” I said quietly as we began to walk towards the medical clinic at the resort. It was not far from the battle zone. “Maybe I can skip dinner tonight and we can just have an early dinner this afternoon.”

“I suggested to Nan,” I said.

She opened her mouth to reply, but Tyler jumped in first.

“We actually have plans tonight,” he told me, a big smile on his face.

“What?” I asked, surprised.

Nan was blushing as she glanced at me.

“Tyler wanted to take me to a concert in the city,” she said. “It’s some hard rock band and—”

“You hate hard rock, Nan,” I interrupted.

She looked surprised, her eyes wide and her mouth forming an “O” shape.

“I do not!” she exclaimed, her nostrils flaring the way they always did when she felt embarrassed. “I love hard rock. But anyway,…”

“I promised I’d go with him.”

I felt a jab of disappointment in my chest.

“Oh, that’s okay,” I told her, forcing a smile.

“But hey, how about you join us?”

“Can we go?” Nan exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. I could tell she really wanted me to join her, and this was her way of inviting me.

I was about to respond, wanting to make sure my friend didn’t miss out on something she was clearly looking forward to.

Tyler felt frustrated with himself. He hated that he couldn’t find a way to help. Just then, he interrupted the conversation.

“I only had the one extra ticket,” he explained. “And all the seats around us were taken. It wouldn’t make sense for her to go alone.”

Tyler’s words hung in the air, making everyone consider the situation.

Nan’s shoulders slumped, and I could see the disappointment on her face. I tried to maintain a positive look as I smiled at her.

“It’s okay. Have fun tonight,” I told her.

She bit her lower lip and nodded.

I finally arrived at the clinic and hugged Nan goodbye before leaving her with Tyler. I walked into the waiting room, which was filled with shifters who had just finished their appointments. Many of them had blood spots on their skin and bruises. It was clear they had been through a lot.

The wounds were deep and not a pretty sight. But surprisingly, many people were fine and didn’t have a scratch on them.

I thought the wait would take much longer, but it didn’t. There were a lot of medics in the clinic, so they were able to help everyone quickly.

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They moved quickly through the crowd of people waiting to get checked out. The session lasted only about 20 minutes. During that time, they went through a full body scan, bloodwork, and checks for any bruises or scratches. They also had breathing tests and eyesight tests. Once they finished,

After the check-up, the doctors wrote down some notes on a clipboard. They gave me some antibiotics and vitamins to take.

Once I finished, I left the clinic by myself. I wasn’t sure where Tabby or Sammy had gone, but I was happy to have a little time alone.

Right now, I needed to clear my mind. I was too focused on Nan. I was really worried about her because she seemed to be losing control. I didn’t like what was happening to her or the person she was becoming.

I wanted to give her and Tyler the benefit of the doubt, but there was something about Tyler that I didn’t trust. I thought about telling Chester about him, but I didn’t want to hurt Chester. He would be upset if he found out.

I felt devastated as I walked into the forest. The fresh scent of pine filled the air, and a soft breeze brushed against my cheek. I closed my eyes and took in the surroundings without looking.

I ran my fingers down the nearby oak tree, letting its rough bark ground me. It was a moment of peace in a world that felt heavy on my shoulders.

I gathered all the strength and energy I could.

Suddenly, I felt a hand on my hip, pulling me into the arms of someone incredibly strong. The scent he carried made my mouth water. His front pressed against my back, and even though my eyes were closed, I could sense the heat radiating from him.

I knew exactly who it was as soon as the doors closed.

Then, he whispered something that made my heart race.

“Don’t move,” he said.