Chapter 0300 Judys POV Tabby froze when she saw Gavin seated beside me against the tree .


    Her eyes were wide , and her cheeks were flushed .


    She immediately averted her eyes to the ground .


    Gavin jumped away from me in time , so Tabby didnt actually see anything , but she knew she walked in on something … she just didnt know what .


    Alpha … she said softly , her face even redder as she spoke I didnt know you were over here … Gavin stood to his feet ; his aura was intense .


    There was no doubt about his status .


    Tabbys eyes grew wide , and her body trembled .


    It was difficult being around this much power up close and personal … especially when you arent used to it .


    I came to check on one of the recruits , he told her , his eyes narrowed .


    He was staring daggers at her ; I could see the hidden threat in his eyes .


    I didnt want him to frighten Tabby .


    Shes been so kind to me from the start and shes tough as nails .


    I can tell shell be a fiercepetitor .


    However , right now , in front of Gavin , she seemed like a scared pup .


    I felt bad … I knew Gavin was intimidating .


    We should go to the medic , I said quickly .


    Before the line gets too long .


    Its firste first serve , right ? Tabby nodded .


    Theres a ton of medics avable , she said softly , her eyes still focused on the ground in front of her .


    But they are filling up fast withpetitors .


    Everyone wants to get in and out .


    I nodded in agreement .


    Okay , then lets go , I said as I started to walk away and towards the treeline .


    I froze for a moment when I felt Gavins eyes on the back of my head .


    I turned and gave him a polite smile with a mock bow .


    Thank you for helping me , Alpha Landry , I said , making sure to slip in a sly grin as I bowed my head again .


    He stared at me for a moment , and I could tell he was trying to choose his words carefully .


    Ill be seeing you , he settled on .


    I nodded my head once and followed Tabby out of the forest Nan was the first person I saw upon returning outside the locker rooms .


    She ran to me and wrapped me in her arms .


    You were badass , Nan squealed .


    I totally thought you were going to crash and burn .


    Honestly , I did too , I admitted .


    Nice job , the guy , Tyler said .


    I hadnt noticed him standing there until he spoke .


    He put a hand on Nans shoulder and stepped closer to her .


    He was taller than her with broad shoulders and I could tell he probably had nice abs .


    I looked at Nan questionably and she looked everywhere but at me .


    She also seemed tense , like his touch .


    bothered her .


    It should bother her ; she had a mate .


    Sure , things were rocky right now , but still … Then again , who knows what or who Chester was doing right now ? Thank you, I said , forcing a smile .


    The second I saw you flying through the sky I knew I had no chance in hell against you , Tabbyughed .


    Like honestly .


    Anyone who could do that and live to tell the tale is not one to mess with .


    1/2  Chapter 0300 Yeah , and now everyone else is going to see that too , Nan said proudly .


    You marked your territory .


    Own it , girl ! Might not be a good thing , Tyler said with a shrug What do you mean ? Nan asked , frowning up at him .


    Now theres a target on her back .


    They are only going to try that much harder to eliminate her from thepetition … or life .


    They arent allowed to kill me without getting disqualified , I reminded him .


    He shook his head , a frown marring his features .


    Only for the first week .


    This week is to prove to them that you have what it takes .


    Next week is when things get real .


    You win from either two ways … the first way , they surrender .


    And the second ? Nan asked , her brows pinched together .


    And the second , they die , he finished .


    Its going to get more dangerous .


    You just need to be wary .


    I wanted to tell him to back off ; he didnt know me or anything about this .


    I wanted to tell Nan to send him back to wherever he came from .


    But before I had the chance to utter a single word , I heard a new voice .


    Ive been looking for you .


    I turned to see Sammy , the girl from the airport , walking my way .


    She had a small smile on her lips and her dark hair was tucked behind her car , showing different colored plercings all along her ear .


    She was shorter than everyone around her , so she looked up when she spoke to me .