Morning approached quickly and I awoke to my annoying beeping alarm that I had set the night before on my phone. I hated getting up early but since I was always forced to get up early, it wasn't as hard as some find it.
I wasn't sure if Azaizal was awake but I didn't think he'd be in bed much longer due to the fact is was 7am and breakfast was at 8am. I was about to turn on the shower when I heard the shower across the living room, meaning he was up.
After showering I quickly grabbed my gym gear throwing them on before tackling my hair into a high pony tail. Then it hit me, oh no! Not now! I'd gone into heat and I'd forgot to bring my heat pills. I hoped it wouldn't be too noticeable but being a runt makes it worse. At least I could still do everything.
I wasn't writhing in pain like a lot of books had made out. Don't get me wrong we still attracted male attention but like a humans period, we could still do anything and everything just without the blood and pain. When a werewolf is in heat we give off a certain scent to unmated males that lets them know we are also unmated. Some males see that as a way in to try forcefully take a female however I was waiting for my mate. I just needed to keep male attention away from me.
I finished getting ready and waited in the living room for Azaizal. He emerged from his room at 7:45 and we made our way down so we were a little early, that way we get the best options.
15 minutes passed quickly and food was presented. I only got a slice of toast and a yoghurt as you should never train on a full stomach. You get cramps and get sick easier if you do. Azaizal must have been taught this too as he only got two pancakes and a yoghurt. Clearly others hadn't been taught the same as they piled there food high on there plate. They'd probably suffer later.
Suddenly Azaizal perked up and stared straight ahead at me, eyes flickering gold meaning Zeus was surfacing. "Um, Ella?" He asked strained.
"Yeah?" I gulped, he knew. He had too. He shook his head and his eyes went back blue.
"I hate to ask but are you in heat?" I went bright red, I knew it.
"Yeah, just this morning and I forgot my heat pills sorry." He shook his head again.
"No it's fine don't worry, I can control myself. I'm just worried about other males, but it's ok I'll be there to stop them." I still felt myself burning with embarrassment as I just nodded.
Soon enough 9am arrived and it was time to head out to the training field. We both grabbed water bottles on the way out, even though I already had my clip on refillable. Azaizal got two saying one was an extra for me.
It sounded selfish but I hoped I didn't get separated from Azaizal as I felt comfortable with him. As if hearing my thoughts he calmed my fears. "Don't worry, I'll be with you the whole time."
Following everyone else, we approached a training field with a small stage where the Alpha King Alessio stood. He spotted us and both and gave a smile with a nod of his head. I did a half bow and stood back up. King Alessio just laughed and rolled his eyes. I couldn't help but giggle. Soon enough everyone was there and King Alessio began.
"Good morning all, I hope you all got settled in yesterday and had a good nights sleep. As you all know today is testing stamina and strength. Since there isn't enough room for you all to do the same, you will all be split into two. Some will run first, others will do strength. The dining hall has two doors. I will split the group alphabetically and you will go to the door I say. If I find out anyone has switched cards just be with friends you will automatically be sent home, does everyone understand?"
A chorus of 'Yes Alpha King' is heard. He carries on.
"Now at each door you will be given a card as stated, they are random so if the person in front gets running you may not get the same. Now, if you get a blue card it means you are running first. If you happen to get a red card, then you will be doing strength first."
I hoped to run first as I absolutely loved running and I'm good at it.
"For door A, I want everyone whose surname begins with A-L. M-Z I want you all to door B. Good luck all and at the end of the day, no matter what your scores I'm proud of you all for being willing to risk your life for your queen. You are dismissed."
Although Azaizal wasn't being judged, he's going to be by my side providing water and keeping score for me. I'm very grateful for him.
We both head to door B and I stand in line waiting for my turn to receive a card. After a few minutes, there's now one girl in front of me and she gets a blue card meaning she's running. I feel disappointed knowing mine won't be running, however my face contorts to excitement as I get handed a blue card.
I race back to Azaizal to show him with a smile on my face. He just laughs and leads the way to where we'll run.