Alpha Darius’ POV
"That," I said, "is what I'd like you both to come see for yourselves."
I could practically hear the gears turning in their heads. Both were proud, competitive alphas who'd built their reputations on strength and cunning. The suggestion that a normal female wolf could best them would be impossible to ignore.
"You're proposing a demonstration," Lucien said slowly.
"I'm proposing a challenge," I corrected. "If you're brave enough to accept it."
Ronan scoffed. "Brave enough to fight a female wolf? Don't insult me, Darius."
"Brave enough to admit it when she wins," I countered.
"When?" Licien noted my choice of words. "Not if?"
"When," I confirmed. "I've seen what she can do. Have you ever known me to place a bet I wasn't certain of winning?"
They hadn't. In all our
