Grace - POV
We gathered together, and Ruth immediately challenged Maria to a fight. She held her own for about six minutes—a remarkable feat since facing an Alpha’s strength is no small task. They possess raw power that can crush most opponents. But eventually, Maria was forced to yield, sitting down with a bruise and a heavy breath. Next, Sarah squared off against Ruth, but her bout only lasted three minutes before she, too, was overwhelmed by his sheer force.
Then it was my turn. I assumed my stance, keeping my focus sharp as Alpha Ruth lunged at me with the speed and strength of a warrior straight out of legend. I dodged his strikes, slipping past his attacks like a shadow. He moved like lightning, each blow powerful enough to crush bones, but I stayed one step ahead, waiting for the
