{"Continuation'}
"Yes, you have to join the competition, there is a challenge coming up in two days, it's called the maze. The king's adviser plans to reduce the number of contestants to a much smaller size that's why he set it up before the competition proper. You can use this opportunity to drop out, that's the most I can do to help," she explained. If that's so, then I don't have a choice but am still not fully convinced.
"Won't they find out I have been mated?" I asked,
"You know my scent has changed now" I continued.Am not sure if this idea is the best.
"Well, I can help you with that," she retorted.
"How?"
"I can mask your scent"
"Huh, I thought only Alphas have that ability?"
"Well yes, I have that ability but mine is a gift."
"Oh" I muttered looking at her suspiciously, why is she helping me? Is this even the right thing to do? Am so confused now and the absence of my wolf is making me weaker. Maybe I should take my chances. If I am going to die, at least let me die fighting.
"Why are you helping me Mrs Brooke? First, it was you rescuing me from my pack and now you want to help me cover up my status by masking my scent?"
"Look Maya, it's nothing. Ever since growing up I have learnt to listen to my instincts and they never fail me and now I am doing the same. I strongly believe you have a great destiny and all you are going through now is just the storm before the calm. I have a feeling you are more than just a mathematics student. So please trust me will you?" She explained.
I don't have a choice, do I? At first, I wasn't happy to be one of the chosen but then I saw it as an opportunity to escape from the pack. I mean if I lose, a lot could happen to me but anything is better than my pack. Though now it seems everything is working against me.
"Okay, I will trust you Mrs Brooke" I finally agreed to her plan as she nodded in acknowledgement though in deep thoughts.
After a long silence, she left telling me to take care of myself and she will be back. I leaned back in bed thinking about my mate. Yes, he might not have treated me well but he's still my mate and the bond has been created after we mated against my wish and it's a major reason why Wolf is weak before taking that substance. I wish she could just say something to me. I miss her very much and now I have to deal with this challenge coming up alone. "Please help me, moon goddess"
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{"Aliya"}
I can't seem to find my way in this unfamiliar place. The sun is being shadowed by the iron roofings above me and I can't find my way out. Every turn I take ends up being a dead end and I am getting scared and confused as I don't even know where I am.
I am exhausted from walking and not finding a way out.
"Ouch" I hit my leg fighting back the pain. Looking down, I see something hard on the floor. Taking a careful look, I recognized it to be a hammer and some nails and an idea popped in my mind immediately. I stood up, taking two nails and hammered them into the metal wall I was standing directly opposite to, I began walking again through the tiny corridors, nailing two nails each into the metal walls so I can be able to tell where I have been and not yet been, few places I used the nails to make an arrow and some I marked in circular form.
After a long time, I realise I have marked everywhere but still didn't find a way out. I am getting more tired but mostly anxious thinking of what to do next as it's getting darker. Sitting on the floor with my knee touching my shoulder and my head resting on them, I readjust my position, stretching out my right leg and it hit the metal wall causing it to echo loudly. Suddenly, another idea popped in my mind. I stood up immediately and began walking again but this time tapping the metal walls loudly as I walked seeking different sounds to tell where I have been and not been.
This place seems to be like a maze designed with metals. I kept tapping and finding new places I haven't marked and suddenly my gaze fell on a glittering object. I couldn't tell what it was from where I stood but the glittering brought light to the dark corner. I walked slowly to the light to get a closer look, there lay two shiny sapphire diamond stones so beautiful. I was afraid to touch them but felt a strong pull to pick them up. It was as they were beckoning on to me. Stretching my hand, I picked them up and the illuminating light from it began to reduce. This time it looked less scary and more comforting, it was just perfect and then I tilted my head to the left side and found a corridor. There was light coming from it but this light was different. I turned towards it, making my way to the end and soon realised it was leading me out.
Walking out as I take in the beauty of the garden, I turn around, glancing at where I came out from and realise how huge the place was. It was indeed a maze and just then everything turned blank."
Jerking up with a severe headache, I grip my head because of the sudden pain, taking in my surroundings. I glanced to my left and there sleeping peacefully is Bella. I inhaled deeply with a sigh as my mind drifted back to the dream. Trying to make sense of it, I glanced through the window as it was morning already. I picked up my phone to check the time, and realised I was already late for training. I rushed out of bed waking Bella who jerked up immediately and realised she was late for class too.
We both rushed into the bathroom to get ready for the day. I hurriedly left for training leaving Bella behind with a goodbye see you later girl. Getting to the training ground, a senior walked up to me telling me the chancellor wanted me in her office immediately. I left the training ground for Mrs Brooke's office.
Getting there, I was asked to sit after acknowledging my greetings with a nod and a smile as she was working on her computer while I waited.
"Hello Aliya" she finally let out, turning to me.
"Mrs Brooke" I smile looking down. I hate all supernatural beings but Mrs Brooke seems to be different. She gives me this peace and feeling of safety whenever I am around her.
"I want to ask a favour of you" she announced.
"Oh!" That's strange. "What will that be Mrs Brooke?" I asked. She went silent and gazed at my face as if contemplating whether to go ahead or not, I tilted my head down avoiding her eyes.
"I want you to look out for Maya in the challenge coming up" she responded, causing me to give her a shocking look. Oh no no no no, what is she saying? What challenge? I thought we had five days until the challenge begins and besides which Maya is she talking about? I hope it's not the one I am thinking.
"I don't understand Mrs Brooks, what challenge and which Maya?" I asked furrowing my eyebrows.
"Yes it was a last-minute decision, there will be a challenge in two days but I will come back to it later when announcing that to everyone. And yes Maya, the Maya you know."
"But Mrs Brooke, why do I have to look out for her? She's your kind and I am sure she needs no one to look out for her." I know that sounds rude but hell no I can't accept this.
"Listen Aliya, I know you don't get along well with her but you are the only one I can trust. You both seem to be the only girls who are participating in this contest because of a reason aside from the crown and you both have a lot in common." She pushed as I rolled my eyes hiding my face. Mrs Brooke can be a really nice person but not now. She's still not making sense.
"Why exactly do I need to look out for her?" I asked again, seeming defeated.
"She's injured Aliya and she won't be able to handle this challenge alone. Other girls might pull her down in the process when they sense her weakness just so they get a better opportunity." Okay, that makes sense now but how come she's injured?
"And you think I don't want to win, Mrs Brooke?" I furrowed my eyebrows again. "What about her best friend Ava?" I continued to ask. Her best friend should of course be the best person for the job.
"Like I said Aliya, you are the only one I can trust. Just try and look out for her, she doesn't deserve to lose this way. I know you want to win but am also sure you won't stoop low or take advantage of anyone just to win. Please if not for anything, just do it for those who deserve justice. You think about it dear and give me your answer tomorrow." She finished leaning back on her chair, giving me a serious gaze. Yeah, I almost forgot she's a beast too.
"Okay ma'am but may I know what is wrong with her?" I asked.
"Am not in the position to share that information, my dear. Maybe you ask her yourself, you both can use this opportunity to know yourselves better" she answered smiling. Umm, no, I am not interested.
"Never mind ma'am, I will think about your request. So can I go back to training?"
"Yes, of course. See yourself out Aliya" She responded with a chuckle. I stood up, leaving her office to the training ground.
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