"Is this really happening?" Aaron asked Derrick as they stood behind Amelia.
"I mean, if the King isn't saying anything, then I guess it's happening. It's supposed to be fun. I hope no one takes it to heart," Derrick commented.
Ryan, who was cutting wood on the side, shook his head.
"I know it's for fun and to make the trip memorable, but I think it's a little unfair to the girls. The power dynamic here is complicated. Some are alpha females, some are betas and gammas, and then come the healers, with some who haven't even found their wolves," Ryan said.
The trio's gaze shifted to Amelia, who stood at the side.
"Do you want to participate?" Aaron asked her.
"Well, they don't leave a choice out, do they?" She shrugged, pretending that she was doing this forcefully and would choose peace over this useless competition any time.
Deep down, she understood why King Cyrus suggested this duel.
