Chapter 159. Velvet Unleashed

Celeste’s POV

Our fists met with a thunderous impact, and a shockwave rippled through the clearing, sending everyone stumbling backwards. The sheer force was incredible, though I still couldn’t pinpoint exactly what kind of power my opponent was channeling.

“Well, well, well,” she sneered, shoving me aside with unexpected ease. “I’m actually impressed you’re fighting back. With that frilly getup, I thought you’d be all dainty and helpless.”

“I really don’t want to hear that from you,” I shot back, teeth clenched. My mind raced, hunting for the perfect insult—something savage and stinging—but no words came. She was too intimidating.

She cracked her knuckles and grinned. “Name’s Velvet—future Alpha of this perfect wolfpack.” Her muscles rippled beneath her sleeveless top as she flexed.

Velvet. Such a delicate name for someone who looked like she bench-pressed mountains. I forced a calm breath.

“All right, Velvet,” I said, lifting my chin. “N