Alphas Choice

T H I R T Y - T W O

Shocked gasps were heard all around, and even my mothers hand flew to her mouth.

Only the royal family can challenge for the throne if they believe they should be ruler, it has only been done once before. It is settled with a battle, a battle to the death. You are not allowed to resign from the battle or tap out.

His death certificate has just been signed. There is no way he can win. He has no special gifts. He is a strong warrior, yes, but he is old now. Even if he was in his prime, Cammy would rip him apart. She has immense strength and carries a lot of rage.

He just stood there shocked. He knew this was it. He composed himself and straightened, trying to keep face in front of everyone.

"I accept your challenge." He said loudly. "In one week from today at sundown." He turned and stormed off towards the back door.

I walked up to her and placed my hand on her shoulder and felt her relax. She turned to look at me, then mum.

"I am sorry, it had to be done."

"I know, darling, I just wish you didn't have to fight, regardless of your feelings toward him at the end of the day you will be taking his life. I'll be here if you need me, baby." She walked over and placed her hand on Camilla's cheek, then went off to follow her husband.

We just stared at each other. I could feel Gabriel looking, but he didn't interrupt. The wolves that had watched everything had now dispersed. Talk of this would reach all of the packs. This was a big deal, warriors and Alphas from all over will come to watch as if it was a sports match. Cammy grabbed my hand and started pulling me towards the front of the castle.

"Come on, we have plans." She announced, I looked back at Gabriel, and he just watched as she dragged me away.

"What's going on Cam, where are we going?" She didn't answer. "Can you at least slow down, please? You are going to rip my arm off." I complained at her, and she sighed.

"We have plans with the girls. Everyone is happy you are up, and we got good news from the doctor, so Myra and Hannah planned a spa day for us girls to relax and get pampered. Have I told you how much I like Myra?" She said rambling on, I looked at Gabriel again. He knew this was the plan. "Don't worry about your precious man. He and the boys are taking the day off to go do something." She said, waving her hand.

It was as if she was getting impatient at my slow pace she stopped and quickly stepped in front of me bending down. It took a second before I realized what she was doing.

"I am not doing that, Cam. We are not kids anymore!" I said embarrassed.

"Just get on, your room is on the other side of the castle, and you are not any faster than a snail, times a wasting, get on." She huffed.

I hesitantly climbed onto her back and wrapped my arms around her neck and my legs around her waist. This was humiliating... We did this as kids. She was always gifted with her strength even before her wolf came out, and she would piggy back me around the castle to amuse ourselves. She stood, and I noticed him standing next to us, trying to hide a smile, ugh.

"We will be back at dinner!" She said quickly to Gabriel then dashed off. Even in heels, she was a fast runner.

I held on for dear life as she tore down the hallway to the stairs. I couldn't help but laugh, my screams and laughter echoed off the stone walls and stairs as we ran up them. We made it to my room in less than a minute, the door was already open, and she ran in and threw me on the bed. Hannah laughed as she grew up with us and saw this before, Amber and Myra had no idea what was going on and looked concerned until they heard me laughing.