Crowned by Fate (Skye) novel Chapter 115

Chapter 115

Skye’s POV

Forty two Alphas plunged into the water simultaneously, creating a massive splash that sent water droplets flying through the air

like diamond shards.

The fortress was massive–a sprawling complex of stone buildings now covered in algse and coral after centuries underwater. Shadowy entrances gaped like hungry moichs, promisine darkness and danger within.

The camera l

ferds switched constantly between competitors, creating a disorienting me of their underwater journey.

Please be careful,” I whispered, though Adrian couldn’t hear me. “Just come back to me.”

Among the crowd of Alphas, my eyes were drawn instantly to Adrian. His imements were fluid and powerful, cutting through the water with an athlete’s precision. He glided ahead of many competitors.

“Look!” I gasped, pointing at one of the screens. “That’s Maswell!”

Adrian’s uncle appeared suddenly from a side passage, deliberately colliding with Adrian in what couldn’t possibly be an accident.

The impact sent Adrian spinning, his oxygen bubbles swirling in chaotic patterns as he fought to regain his orientation. Maxwell powered forward without hesitation, leaving Adrian to recover as precious seconds ticked away.

“That bastard!” Ryder snarled beside me, his hands clenching into fists. He just rammed Adrian to slow him down!”

That despicable Maxwell!” I spat out.

Though momentarily set back, Adrian quickly regained his composure and continued toward the fortress.

Took at those Alphas, Ryder pointed to a group of three who were deliberately avoiding the main entrance, swimming around the perimeter of the fortress instead. “They trying to find a back way in. Smart move.”

I nodded, impressed by their strategy. “If everyone fighting to get through the front door, finding another entrance could-

My words died in my throat as something massive and terrifying burst from the shadows at the rear of the fortress. The creature moved with shocking speed for its size, jaws opening to reveal row upon row of needle–sharp teeth, The Abyssal Direwolf lunged at the closest Alpha, who barely managed to twist

A second Alpha wasn’t so lucky. The beast’s jaws clamped around his leg, the reinforced wetsuit providing only momentary protection before giving way. Blood bloomed in the water as the Alpha desperately tried to break free. Within seconds, bis emergency beacon activated, sending a pulse of red light through the water as he began to sink,

“Moon Goddess, I whispered, horror freezing my blood. “I thought there was only one Direwolf guarding the central chamber!”

Rescue divers immediately deployed from a nearby boot, racing toward the injured Alpha as the D Direwolf retreated back into the shadows. The injured candidate was quickly brought to the surface, his trial ended before it had truly begun.

But my relief was short–lived. On three different screens, more Alphas encountered similar ambushes from different directions. Another Direwolf emerged from the wastern wing of the fortress, a third from the western approach, and a fourth guarded the northern passages.

There are four of them,” Ryder breathed, his face pale with shock. “Four Abyssall Direwolves?

The realization sent panic spiraling through me. Adrun was swimming directly toward the northern entrance, completely unaware of the beast waiting to

ambush him.

“This is insane!” I turned to confront the neatest Council Elder, unable to contain my outrage. “Why didnt you war them about multiple Direwaben? These are supposed to be trials, not death traps!”

The Elder–gray–haired man with eyes like flint–regarded me with cool detachment. “Would your enemies announce their numbers before an attack, Beta? Would they provide you with a map of their defenses?”

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Chapter 115

“This isn’t wear,” I argued, struggling in keep my voice lavel.” “I s supposed to be a fair assessment of strength

“On the contrary,‘ the Elder replied, his voice carryling centuries of werewold tradition. The Alpha Ring surprises that could meen file or deaths for their park. A leader who esperti failures in batti

screens where Alphas no fimight desperately against ambushes they couldn t have anticipata survival.”

I wanted to argue fether, but the truth in his words silenced me. Still, my heart pounded painfully as I turned back to the screens, despermaly search

Adrian

There his midnight blue for glidel cautiously through a half–collapsed archway. The camera angle shifted, revealing the northem and barking an beyond his line of sight, its massive body coiled to strike.

“Adnan,”

• I whispered, knowing he couldn’t heat me. “Behind you!”

The beast lunged forward, water exploding around its massive form. For nor bumible moment, I thought I was about to watch Adrian being torn apart, that at the list possible second, he twisted sideways, propelling himself through a narrow gap in the stonework. The Daewolf & momentum carried it part him, ifr claws scraping against the ancient stones as it tried to reverse direction in

Adrian didn’t hesitate. While the creatie strapded to maneuver in the light corridor, he shot formand, using the beast i confusion in pain valuable distance. His tactical awareness and quick reflexes had saved him where brute strength alone would have failed.

“He made it,” I said, relief washing through me. “He’s past the northern Direwoll.”

Ryder nodded, a grin spreading across his young face. “Did you see that move? Pure Alpha Adrian style–using brains over brawn.”

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