Lycan King's Nemesis
Chapter 73

GWEN??

The speed of light I used to locate Abby when we got to the arena, was one of dismay mixed with hysteria. From the moment Ashton said those words, I was unable to do nothing else but wish to reach the arena sooner to hear from Abby how Tyler became involved in all of this.

"Have you seen Abby?" I asked Williams, in response to his jovial greeting. Had Abby told him what she told Ashton? I didn't think so, if not, I'm not sure he would still be in this gay mood as he was now.

"She was here a few minutes ago," he nodded to her vacant seat. "She left for the female restroom. Said she will be back before the game starts."

"I'm coming," I mouthed, using the time Ashton was addressing the crowd to make my way out of the royal booth in search of Abby.

I found her in the rest room, obviously hiding. She must have sensed our arrival and taken off. "What have you done?"

"I know, Gwen," Sbe grabbed the sink tight. "I feel so stupid that was the best I could do. But I had no choice."

"Abby, there were so many things you could have said but not... Tyler?" I squealed out, my hands wild in gesticulation. I was pacing inside the restroom, behind Abby still standing flustered by the sink, in front of the mirror.

"We have to replace him and-and inform him of what is going on, Gwen." She appeared in front of me, taking my shoulders to stop me. I flicked my eyes up to her face. She was pale, seemingly very caught up with the situation. "Please, you have to help me, Gwen. Ashton can never know it's Williams. I love him so much, I don't want Ashton to hurt him."

"I... I don't know, Abby," I said wearily, overwhelmed by this predicament. "Tyler has someone he is very in love with and can't stop talking about her. If I, I mean we tell him to play along, what if he disagreed because of her?" Her eyes were wide with panic. "He has a mate?"

I shrugged casually. "Well, I don't know if to call her his mate as he hasn't mentioned that part, but from the way he talked about her..."

She sighed and stepped back, her appearance becoming even more paler. "I'm finished, Gwen. I shouldn't have mentioned his name. Ashton can't be easily fooled, he will never believe me if I tell him I lied or, or that it was a mistake. His name was the first to pop into my head because I knew he was your friend and felt he could help make Ashton relax from me. That way Ashton won't see him as a rival anymore."

I caused this. My mind was working faster than a wheel. If I hadn't gone to mention she had a mate to Ashton, this won't be happening. "This is all my fault."

Her curls were all over the place as she fluttered her head. "It's not, Gwen. You were only trying to help. I'm the foolish one who couldn't lie fairly to save my life. To save the life of the love of my life."

"Fine, I will talk to Tyler."

"What?"

"I-I will tell Tyler to play along. To agree when Ashton approaches him about it. Because that is bound to happen."

"That means we have to tell him now."

"It would even be more suspicious. Let's wait till after the games, from the field we will locate Tyler and I will tell him... Lud, I just pray this works, Abby." I uttered, sagging my shoulders.

"We have to go now, Gwen. Williams said they are pairing sparring partners. It's about to begin." She came close and took my hand. "This has to work, Gwen."

I didn't know if it would, however, we have to be hopeful so I nodded, went into the rooms to change and then we made out way out.

Half of the gathering was already in the field, each person facing their combatant partner. I looked up in the direction of our booth and saw Ashton standing with Williams. Like a magnet our eyes collided and I felt the chill that went down my body. At this point, with my head loaded with so much if I lose in this game, I won't be amazed.

My eyes travelled to my hands and only glanced back up when I saw a pair of feet appear before me. It was Tyler, further reason to be agitated. "Tyler."

"My Queen," My title was feathery in his mouth, making a tight knot form at the pit of my stomach. "I trust you will smash this." He leaned in, his musky scent wafting through my nostrils. "Don't forget all the secret tactics I taught you."

I smiled with a slight nod. Even if I forget his, I can never forget those from Julian. "I won't." He handed me a sword, and gestured to my partner, a blond lady; possibly a Delta, from her agile build. As he made to move away, my hand shot out and grabbed his wrist, earning back his attention. "I need to speak to you later." "Okay..."

With that, I released him, and focused on the female macho before me. If I am going to win this lady, I have to set aside my present disturbance and concentrate on the present. As the Lycan Queen, it will be unfortunate for me to lose to my subject. Particularly, in a venture I have been trained for since birth.

I noticed from the corner of my left eye that Abby was saying something to Tyler. I wanted to hear what she was saying, but curse my wolflessness, I didn't hear much. Only 'thank you' from her.

"Now, we are going to begin the game for today." Tyler was at the front saying. "The participant with the highest and most unique strikes in this group," he pointed to my group, "would be challenged by any member of the group over there," he pointed to a group by the right, all wearing blue. "It goes on like that until a person is declared the overall winner."

From the look of things, there are about three groups; my nude group, the RED group and the BLUE group.

Merit stepped forward from the RED group, a menacing smile on her face. "As we all know, well apart from a few new people joining us for the first time," obviously me, "... this is merely a game for fun. Failure doesn't mean defeat. So, as we play, let's keep in mind that we are all one family, and only strive to bring out the best in us. Thank you."

The crowd cheered, everyone, but not me. I hated that she was standing so close to my friend, smiling cordially with him as if they have known each other since childhood more than we know ourselves. She couldn't take my mate's attention from me, and still take Tylers.

And she was darting pointedly at me.

And now, she is in RED group. Meaning if I win in my group, I will have to challenge someone from her group. And from the look of things, being the highest female ranked Deltan, there is every probability I will face her. "START!"