Her Cold-Hearted Alpha novel Chapter 40

Night had fallen and we had just finished a game of monopoly , with Raihana winning . ” Ok , end the game , I’m done . ” Rayhan said , sitting back with not a single monopoly note to his name . ” You are awful at this . ” Raven remarked . ” It’s a game of luck , what do you mean awful ? I was never landing on an unbought property and then I kept landing on all your guys ‘ houses . ” He complained , running his fingers through his hair . I faked a yawn , stretching . ” Alright guys , I’m off to bed , I’m tired . ” I said while massaging my neck . ” Already ? ” Raven asked . ” It’s only 9.30 . ” ” Healing takes a toll . ” I lied . I honestly felt fine , after I was kicked out so rudely ! ” Oh yes … That’s kind of cool though , that you’ve got that ability . ” Raihana said . ” Yeah , something we need to keep on the low . ” Rayhan added .

” Alright , well I’m going to go FaceTime Mom and Dad . ” ” Don’t tell them what’s been happening if you ever plan to visit again . ” Rayhan told her as both of us got up and walked out . I was glad no one questioned me much , as I silently made my way to my room and changed into some sneakers .

I pulled my hair into a messy bun and looked in the mirror , before picking up the staff that I had brought along with me . Well , here goes nothing … I snuck out silently through the back door of the mansion , using the light on my phone as a guide . I wasn’t even sure where I was meant to meet Carmen so just made my way to the training grounds . Sure enough , there she stood . ” That’s something to see , a wolf using a torch . ” She chuckled . ” Well , there’s a first for everything . ” I said . ” So , I was thinking the training grounds might be the best option . Or should we go t o an indoor hall ? ” She asked mockingly . ” Up to you .

I don’t care either way , I’ve trained to fight without my sight . If you need the advantage of the training grounds , or should I say the darkness , that’s fine by me . ” I said , walking over to the low wall and jumping over . I heard her growl . 2 ” Watch it pup . ” Stating facts , did I hit a nerve ? ” I asked . I wasn’t wrong . If she wanted to use my blindness to her advantage , then fine . ” I think it may be better we go inside then . ” She muttered . ” Nope , this is what you wanted . Let’s carry on . I actually want to see how much of a disadvantage I am at , compared to a warrior female who is trained to fight and kill . ” I said , now placing my phone down o n the wall after switching the light off . I spun my staff and looked at her . ” Are you sure ? I don’t want you crying later . ” ” I’m sure . ” I said confidently .

” I’m a Westwood , we don’t back down . ” She knew I’d agree anyway . I wasn’t actually sure how I’d fair against her . After all she had experience on her side , plus extensive training from this pack . I also had no idea about her fighting style . ” I’m using a blunt weapon too . I thought i t should be a little fair . ” She said and I heard her come closer . ” Of course , fair . ” I said mockingly . Was she for real ? Fair ? I was blind here ? Stupid bitch . ” I don’t really want to waste time talking , so let’s do this . ” 11 She didn’t reply and I heard her lunge towards me . I blocked her , aiming for a low kick .

Spinning around , I swiped my staff , satisfied when I heard the sound of i t connecting and a low grunt . 2 ” What the … ” ” Don’t underestimate me simply because I cannot see . ” I said quietly . I spun around as I advanced now . I was not going to let her get the upper hand . She definitely had power and probably stamina on her side . She was bigger and stronger , whilst I was probably faster . What people didn’t often realise was the change in their breathing or heartbeat before they made a move . That was what I relied on , not to mention I could roughly smell where they were . Sure ,

it was still risky not knowing what angle they would hit from , but I had learned how to have complete cover from all attacks . I sensed her move forward and quickly retreated , backing away slowly . I turned m y back towards her as I pretended to keep up , wondering if she’d fall my defences for it . I sensed her approach quietly and pretended to search for her in front of me , although I knew she was right behind me .

She was good at keeping her heartbeat low and steady , but I was better at this game . I timed my attack and when I felt her get ready to pounce , I spun around and felt my staff connect with her stomach , throwing her backwards with a painful thump . She was up in seconds and hit me with the heavy metal weapon she was holding . I bit my lip to stop the hiss that almost left my lips . Whatever she was using contained silver . ” Bitch . ” She swore , yanking my staff from my hand , surprising me . I then felt a heavy kick to my head and went flying as shooting pain rushed through my skull . ” I never knew you were aiming to disarm . ” I said . Hadn’t we silently agreed to weapons ? ” Well , rules change in seconds in a fight . ” She said . ” You should have known that .