ELENA’S POV
Without thinking, I rushed over to help Lucas get up.
Alpha Dammy had hit him hard, one powerful strike that threw him off balance and slammed him to the ground.
I could’ve sworn I saw a smirk on Ethan’s face.
The announcer raised his voice. Alpha Dammy was declared the winner of this round. He and Ethan would compete tomorrow in the final battle.
That marked the end of today’s competition.
Lucas was already healed. His body looked like it hadn’t just taken a major hit. He was walking away fast.
I tried to catch up.
“Wait… Lucas, where are you going?”
He stopped. Turned.
“I wanted to win this tournament… to prove to myself that I could protect you. That I’m the strongest Alpha.
But you see that now, right?
I messed it all up!”
He turned away, hitting his hand on t
