Chosen By The Cursed Alpha King Novel

On they All Sw +25 Bonus They All Saw ROSE'S POV I wiped the sweat from my forehead with the back of my arm , breathing hard as the whistle blew . The gym echoed with squeaking sneakers and bouncing balls my first college PE class , and it was basketball . The coach a tall , no - nonsense woman with a clipboard - divided us into teams . I ended up on the blue side , pulling on a mesh jersey that smelled like old sweat . Most of the girls seemed nice enough , chatting and laughing as we warmed up . But one caught my eye right away .

She was tall , athletic build , with short blonde hair and a glare that could cut glass . Every time our eyes met during stretches , she looked away fast - like she had a problem with me already . I didn't recognize her from any other classes . What was her deal ? " Alright , ladies ! Let's play ! " the coach yelled , tossing the ball up for the tip - off . The game started fast . I wasn't the best at basketball growing up in the kingdom , we played more ... primal games - but I was quick . Agile . My wolf gave me an edge I had to be careful not to show too much .

I grabbed a rebound early , dribbling down the court . Passed to a teammate on my left - a friendly redhead named Mia . That's when it happened . The blonde girl - Katie, I think someone called her - barreled into me from the side as I released the ball . Her elbow dug , hard into my ribs . I staggered but caught myself , shooting her a look . " Hey - what the hell ? " She just smirked and jogged back on defense like nothing happened . Accident ? Maybe . But the way her eyes flicked to me said otherwise . I shook it off . Don't overreact , Rose . You're here to blend in . Not start fights .

The game picked up . I scored a layup - nothing flashy , just clean - and my team cheered . But every time the ball came my way after that , Katie was there . Rough . She " accidentally " stepped on my foot during a screen . Slammed her shoulder into mine on a rebound . Once , when I passed the ball , her hand " slipped " and smacked my arm hard enough to sting . By halftime , my side ached , and anger simmered low in my gut . My wolf paced inside me , hackles raised . She wanted out- wanted to show this girl what real strength looked like . But I couldn't . Not here .

Not with humans watching . The coach blew the whistle for a break . " Five minutes ! Hydrate ! " I grabbed my water bottle from the bench , gulping it down . Mia came over , frowning . " You okay ? That Katie girl's playing dirty , " " Yeah , " I muttered , forcing a smile . " I'm fine . Probably just competitive . " But as I glanced across the court , Katie was staring right at me . Glaring . Arms crossed , lips curled like I'd stolen something from her . What did I do ? I didn't even know her . Was it because I was new ? Or ... something else ? The thought made my stomach twist .

What if she suspected ? No - that was paranoia . Damien's warnings about humans getting too close were messing with my head . I was tempted to march over there , confront her . Ask what her problem was . My wolf pushed harder , claws itching under my skin . But I stopped myself . No trouble . That's what Damien said . Be good . Stay safe . I turned away , focusing on my breathing . In . Out . Control . 1/4 081 they All Sow +25 Bonus The whistle blew again . " Back on the court ! " We lined up . But now ... it wasn't just Katie .

Another girl - brunette , stocky , Katie's friend maybe - joined in . Every pass , every screen , they were on me . A hip check here . An elbow there . Rougher than before . " What is wrong with you ? " I snapped after the brunette " tripped " and kneed me in the thigh . She just grinned . " Fuck you . Focus on the game . " Focus ? I was focused - on not shifting right there in the middle of the gym . Anger boiled hotter . My vision sharpened , colors brighter , sounds louder - the squeak of shoes like thunder , the thump of the ball like a heartbeat .

My wolf snarled inside me , pushing to the surface . Claws pricked at my fingertips . I clenched my fists , forcing her back . Not now . Not here . The game blurred into chaos . I dribbled fast , dodging Katie's grab - too close , her nails scraping my arm . I passed to Mia , but the brunette slammed into my side , knocking the wind out of me . I gasped , staggering . The coach yelled something - foul maybe - but I barely heard . Then it happened . Katie came at me full speed, " defending " way too aggressively . Her hands shoved hard into my chest . I flew back , feet tangling .

My ankle twisted under me - sharp , burning pain as I hit the floor . I screamed . The gym went silent . Everyone stopped . Staring . The pain was fire - twisting , breaking . But then ... my wolf surged . Healing kicked in fast - too fast . Bones snapped back into place with an audible crack . The twist reversed , mending in seconds . Right there . In front of everyone . My eyes widened in horror . I sat up fast , heart pounding . Did they see ? Hear ? Mía rushed over . " Rose ! Are you okay ? That sounded bad- " Katie stood frozen , eyes wide . The brunette too . The whole team .

The coach . Whispers started . " Did you hear that crack ? " " Her ankle - it looked broken- " " But she's sitting up like nothing happened ... " I forced a laugh - weak , shaky . " I'm fine . Just ... twisted it weird . No big deal . " But inside , panic clawed at me , They saw . They all saw . 2/4 082 The Stranger's Eyes +25 Bonus Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.