Chapter 40
KIARA
Night had fallen and we had just finished a game of monopoly , with Raihana winning . “ Ok, end the game , I'm done . “ Rayhan said , sitting back with not a single monopoly note to his name . * You are awful at this . “ Raven remarked . It's a game of luck , what do you mean awful ? I was never landing on an unbought property and then I kept landing on all your guys “ houses . “ He complained, running his fingers through his hair . I faked a yawn , stretching . ” Alright guys , I'm off to bed, I'm tired . " I said while massaging my neck . “ Already ? “ Raven asked . ” It's only 9.30." Healing takes a toll. ” I lied . I honestly felt fine , after I was kicked out so rudely I “ Oh yes ... That's kind of cool though, that you've got that ability . “ Raihana said . ” Yeah , something we need to keep on the low . " Rayhan added .
" Alright , well I'm going to go FaceTime Mom and Dad . " “ Don't tell them what's been happening if you ever plan to visit again . “ Rayhan told her as both of us got up and walked out . I was glad no one questioned me much, as I silently made my way to my room and changed into some sneakers . I pulled my hair into a messy bun and looked in the mirror, before picking up the staff that I had brought along with me . Well , here goes nothing ... I snuck out silently through the back door of the mansion , using the light on my phone as a guide . I wasn't even sure where I was meant to meet Carmen so just made my way to the training grounds . Sure enough, there she stood . ” That's something to see, a wolf using a torch . “ She chuckled . “ Well , there's a first for everything . " I said . ” So , I was thinking the training grounds might be the best option . Or should we go t 0 an indoor hall ? ” She asked mockingly . ” Up to you .
I don't care either way , I've trained to fight without my sight . If you need the advantage of the training grounds , or should I say the darkness , that's fine by me . ” I said , walking over to the low wall and jumping over . I heard her growl . 2 “ Watch it pup . “ Stating facts, did I hit a nerve 2 " I asked . I wasn't wrong . If she wanted to use my blindness to her advantage , then fine . ” I think it may be better we go inside then . ” She muttered . “ Nope , this is what you wanted . Let's carry on . I actually want to see how much of a disadvantage I am at, compared to a warrior female who is trained to fight and kill . * I said , now placing my phone down o n the wall after switching the light off . I spun my staff and looked at her. “ Are you sure ? I don't want you crying later.” “ I'm sure . " I said confidently .
"I'm a Westwood , we don't back down.” She knew I'd agree anyway . I wasn't actually sure how I'd fair against her . After all she had experience on her side , plus extensive training from this pack . I also had no idea about her fighting style . ” I'm using a blunt weapon too . I thought i t should be a little fair . * She said and I heard her come closer . ” Of course , fair. ” I said mockingly . Was she for real ? Fair ? 1 was blind here ? Stupid bitch . “I don't really want to waste time talking , so let's do this . ” 11 She didn't reply and I heard her lunge towards me . I blocked her, aiming for a low kick . Spinning around , I swiped my staff , satisfied when I heard the sound of i t connecting and a low grunt. 2 “ What the ... ” “ Don’t underestimate me simply because I cannot see . * I said quietly . I spun around as I advanced now . I was not going to let her get the upper hand . She definitely had power and probably stamina on her side . She was bigger and stronger, whilst I was probably faster . What people didn't often realise was the change in their breathing or heartbeat before they made a move . That was what I relied on, not to mention I could roughly smell where they were . Sure ,
it was still risky not knowing what angle they would hit from , but I had learned how to have complete cover from all attacks . I sensed her move forward and quickly retreated , backing away slowly . I turned my back towards her as I pretended to keep up , wondering if she'd fall my defences for it . I sensed her approach quietly and pretended to search for her in front of me , although I knew she was right behind me .
She was good at keeping her heartbeat low and steady, but I was better at this game . I timed my attack and when I felt her get ready to pounce, I spun around and felt my staff connect with her stomach , throwing her backwards with a painful thump . She was up in seconds and hit me with the heavy metal weapon she was holding . I bit my lip to stop the hiss that almost left my lips
Whatever she was using contained silver . ” Bitch . ” She swore , yanking my staff from my hand , surprising me . I then felt a heavy kick to my head and went flying as shooting pain rushed through my skull.“ I never knew you were aiming to disarm . "I said . Hadn't we silently agreed to weapons ? “ Well, rules change in seconds in a fight . “ She said . * You should have known that .
I frowned but said nothing, trying to hear her make her next move . It was hit after hit, she was strong and resilient . I blocked some , some I didn't . I did get a few in too , but without my staff I was losing , not to mention she still had the weapon that I had no idea of what it was . She charged at me and I raised my arm to block her attack . Hearing the swing of her weapon I dived and pushed myself forward , hitting her hard with my shoulder as I felt my foot give way , making me stumble . I heard her chuckle a s she brought the weapon she was holding down on the back of my head
I twisted around , grabbing the silver blade of what was definitely a sword , and yanked it from her grasp . I felt the silver burn my hands and cut into my palms . 1 could smell her growing anger and frustration . The slight smell of sweat and my blood hung in the air, mixing with the fresh smell of the crisp night air . She growled as I kicked her in the stomach and finally managed to tear the weapon from her grip . “ If I'm not using a weapon, then neither are you ! I said , putting space between us . Without my staff for support , I had a higher disadvantage . “ Fair enough . ” She scoffed .
I heard the scuff of her foot as she ran at me but this time I was prepared . “ Gotta admit, you lasted a lot longer than I thought you would . “ I could hear the clear anger she was trying to hide
2 " Yeah ? Well, I guess I'm the queen my mother taught me to be . ” I said breathlessly . I blocked her kick and twisted her foot whilst she punched me in the shoulder, I felt something crack painfully in it, making me wince . The moment we both moved away ,
I snapped i t back into place . I was adamant on ignoring the excruciating pain that was now shooting up my ankle . “ Hmph, we will see." The Blood Moon pack is second to none, although we are a pack of not just warriors , it seems we are still pretty impressive . ” I said . I was proud of my pack and I would make that clear . She came at me again, her anger and annoyance clear in her aggressive attacks . At the last moment, I ducked and tackled her to the ground . We both hit the floor , knocking the wind out of her . I went for her throat, squeezing hard . Pressing my knee over one of her arms and stomach . ” Tap the ground in defeat or I will give you up to 10 to get free . " I said , tightening my grip . She grunted , trying to wrench free . ” Not happening . “ She wheezed . She let out a choking growl and I felt her claws elongate before they dug into the back of my neck , making me gasp in pain . “ What a disappointment . You broke literally every general rule of a match ." I said in disgust , punching her across the face . * Yet I'll still win this without doing s 0. I squeezed her neck before lifting her head off the ground by her hair and slamming it back down on to it, hearing a sickening crunch . She groaned in pain , her eyes flashing dangerously . “ Ten .... nine ... eight ... ” I began counting slowly , unbothered by her venomous gaze .
I could feel she was going to black out soon enough, so I eased up a little . Five ... four .... three ... two ... “ 11 11 She raked her claws down my back, slicing through my top and bra strap as pain seared across my back . What a fucking cheater . Was this what they were taught ? She chuckled , but I shook my head . ” One . “I let go of her roughly and stepped away from her . I wished I could see her facial expression, but I couldn't. ” It disgusts me that this is the level you lowered yourself to, just to win a simple match to check someone's level
I may be a handicapped wolf , or a defective wolf to you, but I worked hard to be the very best version of myself that I'm capable of being . It's disappointing that such a proclaimed warrior , who is complimented in most packs , would resort to such tricks . The rules of a sparring match are common knowledge , but for you to break them , it's pathetic. ” I turned away . My entire body ached and I still would have to feel for my phone along the wall . I just want a long shower and then my bed . I heard her scoff . ” You're still a fucking defect, everyone knows that .
I decided to ignore her . I wasn't sure why she was so hateful towards me, if it was because of the small issue over dinner that day then she really had some shit to deal with . I heard her get up as I reached the wall and began feeling along it, hoping I wasn't too far from my phone . What I wasn't expecting was something t o ram into my already painful right foot, making me scream in agony . The sound pierced the air as I fell to my knees, clutching it as the pain took over . My eyes sting with tears of pure anguish . I heard her chuckle . “ In real life, you'd be dead . There's no such thing as a friendly match . If you duel, you duel to win. “ 11” You lost , whether you think so or not. " I said coldly . “ Unless you want me to 11 humiliate you further , go . * She scoffed . “ Whatever , loser ." She spat before walking off . I stayed on the ground , praying the pain eased up . Couldn't I heal myself ? The sudden thought made a ripple of curiosity run through me and I closed my eyes in determination , taking a deep breath as I focused ...