Chapter 43. The Rise of the White Wolf

[Flashback]

Before the mating ceremony, Alpha Damian had arranged for Ella to be tested in a fight under the instructions of the elders when he told them of his decision of introducing her to the entire pack as his mate. With his heart in his mouth, he agreed to it.

And two days later, the training arena was packed. The fighting arena crackled with energy.

Warriors lined the edges, Pack members stood around the fighting ring, murmuring to each other, their eyes fixed on the two wolves inside, anticipation thick in the air. Most were excited. Others were nervous. Most didn’t believe Ella would last even a minute, because it wasn’t just another sparring match—this was a test. A challenge. A proving ground.

She stood alone, her chest rose and fell with steady determination, silver eyes locked on the warrior before her—Thorne, one of Shadow Fang’s most formidable fighters. Towering. Ruthless. Unyielding. He was built like a mountain, muscles hard as stone, eyes s