Ran Away Pregnant Came Back Alpha Heiress Novel

Chapter 533 Damien's POV When we returned to the border to meet with Richard and his group, Benedict declared, "I accept your challenge on the condition that my successor will fight on my behalf." "Your... successor?" Richard asked. All eyes fell onto me. "Yes. I've named Alpha Damien as my heir. I assume these new terms are acceptable," Benedict said. "Or were you only hoping to fight against an old man, and not an Alpha in his prime." Richard snarled. "I can take on anyone. I expected to find a coward's way out, Benedict. Hiding behind Damien? Pathetic. But this changes nothing.

Yes, I'll fight Damien, and I'll win." "Then ready yourself for combat," Benedict said. "We will see if you are all bluster." Our groups separated again, returning to each of our main forces. While Benedict filled in our commanders about what was happening, so they could spread word to the rest of the troops, I turned to Amelia. She was already staring at me. "I know you can take him," she said. "You are the strongest Alpha that I've ever met. But I still worry." She paused a moment.

"I think I understand how you felt now, when you wanted to keep me from the battlefield." I grabbed her wrist and tugged her gently toward me. She came to me at once and I folded her into my arms. She wrapped her arms around me too, pressing her palms against my back. "You must win," she said. "I won't settle for anything less.' I kissed the top of her head. "I will," I promised her. "With you cheering for me, how could I lose?" I had detected Richard's abilities already, so I knew I was in for a hell of a fight. The fight of my life, most likely. But it was one that I had to win.

There was no room for failure here. To lose, would mean more than just my life. The entire kingdom would crumble. I had dedicated my life to building a safe place for my pack to thrive, and for my children to know peace and happiness. Now that I had two beautiful girls and my mate at my side, I was even more dedicated and determined. For them, for my entire pack - no, for all of the packs in all of the kingdom - I would fight and I would win. I had no idea the kind of kingdom Richard was hoping to build, but I would not allow his lawlessness to reign. "Return to me," Amelia whispered.

'Always," I vowed. She lifted her head and we kissed softly. Though the kiss wasn't deep, it lingered, each of us stubbornly refusing to part. 1/5 Too soon, Benedict cleared his throat behind me. "Damien. It's time." Nodding, I pulled back from my beloved. Before releasing her hands, I brought them to my lips and kissed one and the other. Then, unfortunately, I had to let her go. Turning away from her and her comfort, I faced my enemy. Benedict patted me on the shoulder as I passed. He stayed behind, with the other warriors. This fight I had to face on my own.

Richard was waiting for me at the border. He had removed his shirt and was stretching. This wasn't a tournament, and though there were rules to a challenge typically, I did not expect Richard to adhere to them. I had to be ready for anything. "The terms of the challenge are simple," Richard said as I approached. "No outside interference. And the fight ends only in surrender or death. I assume you agree to these terms?" "I do," I said, and ready myself. "Good," Richard said and shook out his body. He was spry on his feet. I anticipated quickness in his movements.

"I look forward to hearing you beg me to spare your precious little Luna.' "I'm ready," I said sharply. "Let's fight." He looked at me, tilted his head, but then nodded. Lifting his fists, he said, "Begin." Then, at once, he surged toward me and tried to make two punches toward my stomach. Even having guessed at his speed, it still surprised me. I missed the first punch, his fist connecting with my side, but blocked the second and jumped back, out of range. "You are slower than I thought you'd be," Richard said.

"I thought Alphas were supposed to be tough." I growled a little, and readied myself for a second assault. This time, when Richard came at me, I was ready, blocking all of his attempted blows while making a few of my own. He was fast and he was strong, but so was I, even if my strength and speed had remained untested in a very long time. Richard was the first opponent I'd faced in the ring, possibly ever, who matched my Alpha abilities. With all of our hits blocked, we jumped away from each other. Both of us were panting only slightly from exertion. This fight was just getting started.

"Enough playtime," Richard snarled. "Time for the main event." In a flash, he shifted, then pounced at me, all teeth and claws. I shifted just as fast, and dodged him. 2/5 Chapter 533 He landed on his feet, turned and tried again. This time I swatted him straight out of the air. Unexpectedly, he landed on his feet though, and then swiveled back to me. From the ground, his teeth clamped down hard on my front right leg. I yelped at the sudden pain, his sharp teeth digging deeply past my fur and into my flesh, drawing blood. I wasn't a coward though, so I wasn't afraid of a little pain.

For him to clamp onto me like he was, left his own neck exposed. At once, I dropped my jaw toward the back of his neck and sunk my teeth into his skin. He growled as he released my leg. I held onto him, though, digging my teeth in even deeper. I had a fleeting, fool's hope that this might have been enough to get him to surrender. Instead, he twisted in my toothy grasp, tearing his own flesh as he rolled away from me. He retreated a few steps, but kept me in his sights, snarling at me. The back of his neck was a gnarled, bloody mess, but he was still standing strong. We had a long way to go.

He paused only a moment before he surged toward me again. Amelia's POV My heart was in my throat the entire fight. I had hoped Damien would make short work of the rogue leader, but the man was more persistent, and more durable than I had given him credit for. Time went by. Teeth and claws tore at flesh until they were both practically covered in blood. Still, there was no obvious victor. But then, Richard faked right but went left. Damien must have been tired, he fell for the trap. Richard plowed into Damien's side, knocking him down into the ground.

Richard flashed a toothy, wolf grin as he pounced onto Damien on the ground and clamped his teeth down onto his neck. "Damien!" I cried out. Everything inside of me told me to go and help him, but I had to hold myself back. The rules of the challenge forbade it. If I interfered, Damien would lose by default. But if I didn't... would I lose Damien? No, I had to believe. Fresh blood was pouring from his neck, but he could do this. He had to. I closed my eyes, and stretched my hope and strength out through the bond. Keep fighting. Please. Damien! 3/5 Chapter 1934 135 BRUS Joseph King