Claiming The Hidden Alpha✔️

Chapter 53

Jerome

I sighed tiredly as I walked out of my bathroom looking refreshed. My eyes were filled with dizziness but I was able to stay awake. I had a migraine since it has been long since I last had decent sleep, and most especially it has been long long since I last slept and it is now taking a toll on me. I knew that this isn't the time to complain because of things like this. I have made up my mind that I was going to have enough rest after the duel.

I made my way out of my room and I headed towards the packs hall to have my breakfast. I trained all night and Erica has been acting weird since. I couldn't understand what was wrong with her. I feel like there is something going on that I'm not aware of but there is no way I would know that if I don't ask but I'm not ready to. I'm going to let her tell me on her own accord and if she doesn't then I will wait for after the match.

I will talk to her after winning the duel. I knew that Mr saying that I will talk to her after winning the duel isn't going to happen but I had faith in me that I will win the duel regardless of the consequences, and I pray that the confidence I have does not leave me. I sighed heavily as soon as I got to the dining hall and I walked silently toward Erica's table.

"Good morning," I started and she turned to look at me for a second before removing her gaze from me. I couldn't help but wonder what to do to make her say her mind to me but I decided not to anymore. I have made up my mind that I will get her reply tomorrow. Tomorrow is the final of the duel and I was thinking about it without winning those at hand. I knew that it wouldn't be easy for me to win today but I have faith that I would.

"Good morning, how was your night?" she replied and I smiled at her cutely.

"It was great all thanks to someone," I joked while staring at her. She knew that I didn't sleep all night and that was because I was training.

Samuel had also taken part in yesterday's training, and when they all left I kept on practicing now minding that I didn't sleep. I knew that if I was to win the duel then I would be able to sleep as long as I wanted peacefully. There would be nothing for me to worry about but sleeping now isn't going to work because I might not have the chance to win the duel. I don't train hard.

I was only trying to train myself harder from not sleeping, and it was paying off. I was glad for all that and I couldn't be more happy to have Erica and her family with me. They were the only people who had helped me so far in the duel. I knew that there is no chance of me lasting up to now in the duel if I don't have Erica and her family. I was glad that they were supportive of me.

Erica glared at me and I sighed heavily not knowing what to say. We sat there in silence with none of us trying to break the silence. I was going to break it and I stopped remembering that she might ignore me and I wouldn't want to embarrass myself in front of the whole pack, even though I was embarrassed by winning shamefully. The food was served and soon the aroma filled the room. I followed suit after Erica had taken the first spoon in her mouth.

Erica ignored me till we were done with the food we were served by the maids. She has been ignoring me since we got back from the garden yesterday's night. I don't know why I feel uneasy about it but I shrugged it off my mind not wanting to let that get into my way. I knew that if I kept on thinking about what was happening around then I would have no chance of winning.

I walked out of the dining hall immediately and I was done having my breakfast. I made sure not to eat more than I should because it might cause me downfall in this duel. I knew that if it was other things then I wouldn't have been this cautious about it.

"Look who we have here," I heard Stephen say as he walked up to me. I couldn't help but cower back in fear not knowing what to do or say.

"You seem to be happy that you are winning the duel right? Well, enjoy it while it lasts because we are not letting you win today," alpha Stephen said with a smile on his face which I wanted to wipe away so badly. My gaze was gardened as I stared at him. I couldn't believe he would be here to mock me.

"We will see to it," I said with a disposable look on my face. I knew for a fact that what I was showing outside isn't what I was feeling but the opposite of that.

I wasn't happy having to know that all alphas who are to fight me in the duel are against me. I knew that I might not be able to win but I'm going to make that possible in any way I can.

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Soon the duel has been announced and I'm going up against an alpha. It was said that everyone would have some rest, and that's after fighting their first opponent. It was said that whosoever wins in the duel would be up next against each other. Only four winners are expected after the first round and I have made up my mind to win in the first round and I knew that I might lose in the second round but I'm going to do everything possible to win.

I was told that the next contestant to win after me is going to fight me. I felt the blood in my body dry up instantly. I knew that the person must be a top notch alpha to win, and if things were to get out of hand then I might have no chance to win. I shrugged all that out of my mind wanting to focus my attention on the person in front of me.

I watched as the person charged at me and I slid under his legs escaping his punch. I dashed toward him with a punch and he dodged it by grabbing my hands. I gave him an uppercut which made him fly back. I knew that I shouldn't be showcasing my strength just like Erica's father had said but there is no way that would happen. I have made up my mind not to hide my skills but face the person..

I groaned in pain as I was punched on my stomach, I moved back with panic and fear. I couldn't bring myself to watch him beat me up. I stood up and I dashed toward him speedily not knowing where I got my speed. I punched my opponent with full force and sent him crashing to the floor. I walked up to him and all I could hear was the uproar of the crowd. I stared at the man who was on the floor lying unconscious. The man seemed to be shocked but before he could react I tossed him out of the ring.

The crowd was still cheering and I turned to look at Erica's face and I saw a smile on her face. The head council had announced the winner of the round and it turned out that next round was that of Alpha Stephen and an Alpha which I don't know his name.

My blood went dry and I knew with no doubt that there is no way the alpha would be winning because of how strong alpha Stephen had portrayed himself to be during yesterday's fight. I watched curiously Alpha Stephen beat him fearlessly, and within minutes the other alpha was down. The alpha doesn't want to admit defeat but he later did after knowing that he might get killed by him.

I watched as the next person came into the ring, I watched curiously not knowing what to say or do. I watched as the opponent of the alpha was named Ryder. The alpha seems to be the toughest of all alphas, he had a cold demeanor on his face. The alpha he was to fight was trembling with fear, and the Alpha mustered up some courage and he attacked him. His attack seemed slow and as soon as he got to Alpha Ryder, he was punched down. The alpha immediately admits his defeat.

I was shocked and I knew with no doubt that this must be the alpha I would be fighting in the duel. The next duel took place and they both fought well. The person who won the duel lacked strength and I knew that he would get easily defeated by the alpha.

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