Alpha Alec's Redemption

Sadie

“Watch him carefully,” Nyx murmured, looking at John as if we were prey and we were the predators. “See how he is favoring one side?” she asked.

I nodded my head. “Yes”

“His other side is the opening you need. If you can land a strong kick to the left, then you’ll take him by surprise long enough to defeat him.”

I see what she means. I continue attacking his strong side, before changing sides and kicking his left. It takes him by surprise, making him release a groan of pain. Before he can recover, I jump on him and easily bring him down.

He taps his hand on the mat, and I let him go.

“I win,” I beamed before standing up.

It’s only then that I hear the cheers around me. I turn and look around, only to find the training arena filled with pack members who were currently cheering me on.

I wave to them, giving them a small smile.

“How did you do that?” John asked, standing up.

I’ve been steadily moving up the list of the strongest warriors in the pack. King had been my teacher, but when Nyx took over as my trainer, my fighting skills went up a notch. Sometimes I wonder if she was a warrior in her past life because she knew more ways to take opponents down than all warriors combined.

Her guidance has helped me get stronger and better. I don’t want to brag, but I am legendary in the pack, and it’s all thanks to her.

“Sadie?” John called.

“Sorry, I got lost in thought a little,” I said before shrugging and replying. “I just watched you, you were favoring one side, so I attacked your other side, figuring that it was your weak side.”

John is a vampire, and it’s hard to take a vampire down given that they move at the speed of light

They do have similar abilities to wolves, such as super-strength and perfect vision, but what gives them an advantage over wolves is their super speed. It makes them hard to kill.

“If you want to be safe, you’ll have to learn to use both sides. Strengthen your weak side. No one in the pack has ever noticed your left side is weak, but during war, you never know who’ll notice and take advantage,” I tell him as we get out of the arena.

“I got attacked a few years ago, and I almost died. A rogue wolf bit the left side of my abdomen. It never healed completely,” I said, looking ahead as if lost in a trance.

“Have Raven check you out; I’m sure she can find out what’s wrong.” I patted his shoulder before turning to address the room. “Training is postponed. We’ll have it in the evening.”

More cheers rang through the open space as I walked to the pack house. I wanted to spend time with Aspen before I started my duties.

Rushing to my room, I take off my sweat covered clothes and jump into the shower. Minutes later, I’m done. I wrap my body in a towel before stepping out and heading to my vanity mirror. I apply some moisturizer and sunscreen.

I stare at the scar on my cheek, feeling the familiar bitterness raise its head. Raven told me she could erase it with a spell, but I refused. I wanted it to serve as a reminder of what Alec truly is.

I open the door and leave the bathroom, only for my body to collide with a little one.

“Mommy!” Aspen screamed, happiness radiating from her.

“Hi, baby.” I picked her up, careful not to let my towel fall.

Despite what humans read in books, we don’t strut around naked in front of kids. Werewolves shift a lot, but we are careful not to be seen by kids. It would be traumatizing for them to see not only their parents but also pack members naked.

“Let me change, baby, okay?” I asked her, putting her on the bed.

“Okay”

Walking into my walk-in closet, I pick up a white t-shirt and a pair of jeans. Once I’m done, I get out. Aspen is on the bed, with a framed picture.

“I miss grandma,” she says, her eyes tearing up

Sitting down on the bed, I pull her onto my lap and hug her tightly.

“I know my love, but she’ll come to visit, okay?”

“When?”

“I’m not sure; you know your grandmother is busy,” I reply. “Don’t worry, she’ll come to visit and she’ll bring lots of gifts.”