Lisa's POV
The clock struck 12 p.m., and I swallowed hard. The fight was set to begin in an hour, and despite being just a few kilometers away from where it was happening, I wished I could be there to witness it. At least then, I wouldn’t have to sit in my room, consumed by worry for his safety.
Suddenly, Alpha Nathan’s voice echoed through my mind via a mind link, and my wolf stirred restlessly.
“Lisa,” he called, his deep voice unsettling yet familiar.
I swallowed hard. “What is it?” I asked curtly, letting my irritation seep into my tone, even though a small part of me was relieved to hear him.
“I wanted to let you know the contest is about to begin,” he informed me, his words causing my heart to race.
I clenched my fists, wishing I could beg him not to go through with it. Despite
