That Beauty is The Beast

limb. They stand on their two legs like a human, but their overall appearance is that of a wolf. They are beautiful and magnificent creatures -

e, has auburn hair with a series of white streaks from old age. His right eye is blind, which makes oth

n pack, attacking the hunters head on to save th

ial fur coat that I am wearing. "Not everyone will respect me. Do I even deserve this?" Doubt is starting to cl

ck. And if they ever try to challenge you, you show them what you can do." He places his hands on my shoulders and smiles. Wri

s time for me to enter. My father parted the curtains made of snake

nds waiting for me in the circular arena where most of the duels and ceremonies are held. His son, Maxwell, stands beside his father, wearing a fur vest and leather pant

eristics are still visible, from their pointed ears to their brightly glowing predator eyes. Like

..hu

I immediately headed over to kneel before him. "Do you

wer without r

ur position not for personal benefit

sw

h I did without hesitation. I see all the faces of the other lycans painted in blue and red just for this celebration

uld not be happy with having a round eared girl like m

rise to see him opposing. He never really liked me and would constantly bully me when I was a kid.

intimidated by him. I can only give him a blank look. I don't

ought I was. Besides, I think that this might be a

gement of his challenge and ges

r Belle's position as my beta. Be

tomatically forfeit the match. It doesn't matter; this match is j

g, both of you."

the circle drawn on the stage. I remain as calm as I can while

e the winner. Understood?" We nod our heads, letting them know that we acknowledge the

starts to grow all over his body, covering the bare skin that he once has when he is at his human dominant form. His nose elongates into a snout while his teeth and nails turn sharp that would al

m lying lifelessly on the ground at

to blow, Alex wasted

asier for me to jump up and dodge his advances. I avoided his attack by jumping on his shoulder, then going into a sammer

merged from my body and I let out a howl when I developed a snout and claws. I shook off my clothes just as Alex swiped at me. Compa

of the ring while I plan my next move. Adrenaline is coursing through

as a lycan, but it is stro

ard to pull his muscles and bone. Not only did I make h

d reach me. He's already out of balance, so I take that opportunity to bite his

ly way for me to show to everyone that my wolf is not as weak as they thought i

back, growling menacingly in his ear as my mouth opens to linger on his head. He begins to whimper and appear to be in a lot of pain, e

ured that I should give him that choice. He tried to fight me off and roll, but I stopped him by further

ng it mark for me

oice. Whatever he does now could either save his life or ma

eel him growing smaller as h

om the pain I inflicted on him. I could even smell a little bit of

hen I got off of his back. Conflicted applause erupted from the crowd while

d for me to stand by his side, and I did, leaving Alex to be carried away by the medics in our pack. As I got to our Alpha's side,

announced and the applause only got stronger. From the crowd, I can see my father cheeri

nge. Everyone has seen that I am strong and

ferent. No longer will they think of me as the weak link for bei

I am cruel, li

d starting today, I a