The Lycan King novel Chapter 21

Avalyn

"Are you sure you want to do this? What if it gets out of hand?" I asked worriedly. But both of them waved it way.

"We've done this like a million times, sis, don't worry. Now, you will say start and then we will start and when you see one of us over powering the other in human form, say shift and then we will fight in our wolf forms. It ends when one of us submits." Sofiya said with a reassuring smile and they both entered a circle that was drawn on the ground.

They both stood on opposite sides and then nodded at me.

"Start." I announced.

At my word, Sofiya dashed to Natalia who got out of her way before delivering a punch which Sofiya blocked. Natalia kicked Sofiya in the stomach at which she winced but she caught her leg and flung her afar. Natalia landed on the other side of the circle on her hands and legs. Letting out a growl, she ran to Sofiya and punched her in the gut while Nat punched her face. Sofiya staggered back but held her ground.

I winced a bit. This was my first time seeing a friendly fight. I didn't want either of them to get hurt. But apparently, this was how they trained.

Taking this opportunity, Nat clawed Sofiya on her neck and Sofiya growled as she bent down and pretended to punch Nat but when she ducked, Sofiya elbowed her on the her back and Natalia fell down. She sat on Nat and punched her a couple of times before Natalia flung Sofiya away from her. Nat wiped her bleeding lip with the back of her hand and grinned. Her teeth were bloody and she looked dangerous.

I suddenly knew why Sofiya said that about her.

"When will you learn to get a better hold on your opponent Sof?" She mocked as she spit some blood on the ground.

Sofiya growled before she dashed to Natalia but this time, Natalia took a hold of her neck and held her in a chock hold.

"Shift." Someone said from besides me and I jumped. I turned to see it was Dimitri.

"Good evening, Avalyn." Dimitri gave me a bright smile, unbothered by Natalia and his sister fighting.

I looked at both of them who had shifted in their wolf form. Sofiya had a light brown wolf which was slightly smaller than Natalia's reddish brown wolf.

"Good evening, Dimitri." I smiled at him.

"Nikolai is looking for you." He told me.

"Can you tell him I'm here?" I asked him.

"I already did." He replied. He looked at both the females fighting with a small smile on his face.

"What?" There was something fishy about his smile.

"Do you know that they are fighting to impress you?" He asked me with a twinkle in his eye.

"What? Why?" I asked, appalled by that fact. It doesn't make sense.

"You are our Luna, Avalyn. And by fighting in front of you, they are showing off their skills. Skills they could use to protect you, to fight for you when needed. Not everyone will show it, but a true pack member will always seek the approval of their Alpha and Luna. Just like a child would want approval of his parents and would want to make them proud." He finished.

I looked at him with wide eyes.

"Bu-but.. that means you want my approval?" I asked, confused with that logic. I understood what he was saying but not completely.

"Yup. Everyone does in fact. The entire pack is very eager to meet you too. But Nikolai has given strict orders to steer clear from you until given further notice." He gave me a side smile. "Don't tell Nikolai I told you anything." He chuckled.

"I can use some incentives." I smiled. I have no idea where this playfulness was coming from but I felt at ease with him. I had interacted with him before but this was different.

"You, my Luna, are very smart." He smirked.

"What can I say? I'm craving ice cream." I chuckled. It was true, I had been craving one since yesterday but I was rather busy.

"Fine. I'll get you some." He rolled his eyes playfully.

"Can you get me cotton candy ice cream? I would really appreciate it." I asked. I haven't had it since almost ten years now. The thought made me very excited.

"Whatever the Queen wishes." He bowed exaggeratedly and then chuckled. He had a good humor.

I heard a growl and my eyes snapped to the fighting wolves. Both of them were bleeding and Sofiya was crouched on the ground as she showed he neck to Natalia who was looming over her.

"Good job girls." Dimitri said as he went ahead and lifted Sofiya in her wolf form in his arms and started walking towards the mansion.

I looked at Natalia who motioned towards Sofiya with her head. She wanted me to go behind her. Giving her a quick nod after a shout of appreciation, I ran to catch up with both of them.

"Is she okay?" I asked Dimitri worriedly.

"Yup. She will be fine by tomorrow morning." He said as he laid her on her bed. It was clear that he was still very concerned about his baby sister.

"I'm standing outside the door, call me once she has changed." He told me and exited the room, closing the door behind him.