Twisted Loves

Chapter 7

Xander POV

            Once Alpha Jonathon signaled the fight to start, I was floored. How could you send your own niece to a blood bath?

            I watched as Nikki and Jackson circled each other. Jackson had his eyes on Nikki's eyes, whereas she was watching his entire body. Eventually he charged, and instead of blocking or dodging, she let him make contact. He hit her with a right hook to her ribcage and a left to her nose. I was pissed, but I couldn't interfere. I knew what she did, she was gauging how strong he was. After he hit her, he stepped back in pride, chuckling that she was hurt already.

           I looked over at Kade, who was smirking at the fight. Smirking? What the hell? "Kade, why do you look so happy about this?" I questioned him and he laughed at me.

           "Dude, look at her. She's a badass. And she knows to gauge the strength. Plus I'm pretty sure her nose healed already," he replied casually. Although I felt a slight awkwardness when he referred to my mate, and I wasn’t sure how I felt about it.

            I looked back at the fight and as I did, Jackson charged Nikki again. This time, she sidestepped and dodged just in the knick of time. He quickly spun around in a roundhouse kick and she grabbed his leg. Using his momentum, she swung him around and threw him down on his face. I couldn't help but stare wide eyed in amazement. Next thing happened so fast I almost missed it. Using her speed she was on top of him with her legs wrapped around his arm pulling it behind him in an arm bar. I was shocked. I'd never seen any wolf use this technique. They were like that for three minutes of Jackson trying to kick her off, but she wouldn't budge. Eventually he conceded, and she flipped off of him, panting and walking out of the circle.

            Josh handed her a wet towel and she quickly wiped the blood off her face. She then walked over to me and placed her hands on my chest looking up at me. She giggled, and I realized I was still staring with my mouth and eyes wide open. I shook my head, shut my mouth and picked her up, spinning her around before I set her down and kissed her nose. Her nose was healed already? I was confused, but before I could ask, Jackson was on his feet severely pissed off.

Nikita POV

            When Xander set me down, I felt like I was on top of the world. However, I still had Jackson to deal with. I turned towards him and he was glaring daggers at me. I walked towards him, Xander walking hand in hand with me. My Uncle Jonathon approached as well as Josh. I looked at Jackson and raised an eyebrow. "A deal is a deal. I won. Do you swear fealty?" I questioned as we stood before him.

           He took a deep breath and looked at the four of us, before returning his gaze to me. He then spoke. "You're a disgrace to the wolf population. A rogue mutt like yourself doesn't belong in any place of power. I refuse to bow down to the likes of you," he spat out every word before his hand was around my neck ready to snap it.

           Uncle Jonathon and Xander had him pinned to a tree as Josh held onto me making sure I was okay.

           "If you ever threaten my daughter-" Uncle Jonathon started.

           "My mate," Xander added.

           "-again, I will tear you apart in the most painful way possible," they finished together. I was shocked, it's like they rehearsed it or something. However, one thing had me stunned.

           "Daughter..?" I whispered.