Five Alphas Kneel for Me (Isabella) novel Chapter 52

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If they accidentally consumed something pungent, Emily would react differently, cheerfully suggesting a cleansing of their mouths; the matter would end there.

Now, I could finally savor my meal without Emily’s presence weighing on me.

I heard the excited chatter around me.

The scent of anticipation hung heavy in the air.

Did you witness Jared’s pack’s aerial competition? Their performance was breathtaking; a decisive victory in the

rematch!”

“They only had a minor setback last time; this time, they completely outmaneuvered their opponents!”

Jared is such a magnificent he–wolf; his skill with the sky–talon is unparalleled!”

Their voices, loud and boisterous, cut through the general hum of the Great Hall.

Their words stirred a memory – Jared’s pack’s rematch was today.

I accessed the Howlnet feed and located their match.

David hadn’t shared the details of the sky–talon’s repair, so this was a perfect opportunity to assess his craftsmanship.

As I ate my nutrient paste, I focused on the glowing crystal screen, watching the live stream of the aerial competition.

Jared’s sky–talon darted across the screen.

My fingers lightly traced the surface of the crystal.

Zooming in, I noticed a distinct lag in Jared’s sky–talon’s movements; its flight wasn’t as fluid as before.

However, their opponents were weaker; despite Emily’s obvious errors, the sky–talon’s performance had clearly degraded, and their pack’s coordination was lacking.

They’d won, but the victory was costly–the sky–talon was damaged again.

A smirk touched my lips; it seemed David would be handsomely rewarded for another repair.

“Isabella, are you observing Jared’s competition?”

A familiar voice, laced with a blend of pride and challenge, cut through my thoughts.

I didn’t bother to look up, casually dismissing the feed with a flick of my wrist.

My voice was frigid.

“What do you desire?”

Emily and a dejected Jared sat opposite me, their expressions radiating triumph.

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Her wolf, radiating smug satisfaction, practically vibrated with it.

Externally, though, she pressed her lips together, feigning concern.

Isabella,” she began, your refusal to join the pack and assist Jared in repairing the sky–talon is stubbornness.

We have our methods, so cease your attempts to manipulate him.”

Her words, dripping with smugness and mockery, were a clear challenge.

‘See?

Even without you, Isabella, the King Pack’s sky–talon is repaired! Even without you, Isabella, the King Pack still triumphs!*

My own wolf snarled, its fur bristling with irritation at her blatant show of dominance.

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