The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate (Ashanti)
Chapter 186

Chapter 0186 ASHANTI'S POV.

A week has never run out as fast as this one did. One moment it was Monday and the next, it's the day of the competition. The week has been a tough one for those of us who are to partake in the competition. Normal combat training was put on hold and we only showed up at the arena to practice the fighting skills we've mastered and prepared to face our opponents on the D-day..

The list of duel partners were pasted just like Delta Kyle had announced and I'd even gotten to meet the two girls I'll be dueling with, which I must defeat if I want to make it to the finals. I watched them train and that was the worst thing I could ever do to myself. They are good, so good that it made me nervous at first, but I no longer feel that way, thanks to Delta Kyle.

He has been my personal coach for the past few days. He said he wants me to win and he has trained me for victory. Alina could burst into pieces anytime she walked into the arena and saw her brother teaching me.

For Alpha Reagan, I haven't seen a glimpse of him ever since the last night I spent at his place. It makes me sad and I miss him dearly, but I know this is what I need. Being around him will distract me from my training and make me less active. I'm sure he knows that, that's why he's been keeping his distance.

A loud banging sound jabs me out of my thoughts, my head snaps to the left to see what made the sound and it happens to be one of the competitors who just slammed the door to her locker shut. She seems to be upset about something.

We're in the dressing room at the stadium where the competition will take place. I haven't been outside to see the amount of people in attendance, but I suspect there are a lot.

"Ashanti." A voice whispers my name from behind. I almost scream with excitement when I see Kelly and Tessa rushing over to me with big smiles on their faces. "Kelly. Tessa. You came!"

"We had to, even though it wasn't easy getting in here. We had to tell the guards at the door. we'd let them have us for the entire night if they let us come in and see you. The fools fell for it!" Tessa explains as she rolls her eyes. I giggle heartily.

I'm so happy to see them here. Nervousness was just about to slice my abdomen into two halves. Seeing them makes me feel at ease.

"Well, I'm happy they fell for it."

"How are you feeling?" Tessa asks, stepping forward. Her eyes are examining my face. "You don't look too good." +15 BONUS

"I might die of nervousness, Tess. I've never done anything like this, I'm so scared. What if I embarrass myself out there?" My body is shaking as I lay out my worries to her. She steps closer and her soft palms cube my face in a firm hold.

"Hey..." She calls softly, her eyes searching mine. "It's okay for you to feel nervous because this is your first time doing this, but what is not okay is you trying to belittle yourself when you're just moments away from fighting with the others and proving your worth. Don't let negative thoughts steal your confidence. I watched you train rigorously for this. You are more ready and this competition will know no greater than you. You are a thousand times more ready than anyone in this room. Got that?" She asks in a firm tone and I nod my head.

"Got it."

"Good." She gives me a gentle pat on my cheeks and steps back. "We have to go now. We can't get caught meeting you here. We'll be cheering for you from the audience."

"Thank you, Tessa." I throw my arms around her, engulfing her in a tight hug and drawing in a deep breath. She has no idea how much better I feel now. The sinking nervous pain in my stomach is gone and I feel my confidence sprouting out and spreading through every pore in my body.

Her presence and words of encouragement have made me feel a lot better.

"Can I have a word with her too?" A familiar voice asks from a distance and we all snap our heads in its direction. It requires unbearable effort to keep me on my feet when I see Alpha Reagan standing at the door.

I blink several times, unable to believe that it's actually Alpha Reagan standing at the door.

He's the last person I expected to see.

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