Chapter 66: The Alpha's Test
(Aspen's POV)
The combat ring felt unnervingly quiet despite the murmur of the audience gathered around it. Every step I took seemed magnified, every breath louder in my ears. All eyes were on me, dissecting every motion, every waver, every tremble. Exactly what I wanted.
I let my nervousness seem genuine as I raised my hands into a defensive stance, mimicking the form that Alexander had shown me. Except, of course, it was all wrong. My posture was crooked, my weight uneven, and my fingers curled awkwardly. Anyone with experience would instantly spot the mistakes.
Alexander stood before me, tall and imposing, his silver eyes sharp and calculating. Every motion he made exuded a calm authority that made the gathered wolves fall silent. His gaze swept
