Claiming The Hidden Alpha✔️

Chapter 54

Erica

I couldn't help but keep giving Jerome cold shoulders. I felt like this isn't something I want to do. I was giving him cold shoulders because I wanted to be sure that none of this is their plan. I felt like there was something going on between Mabel and her. I feel like Mabel was after something and the same goes with Jerome. I watched curiously as the fight between him and Stephen ensued. I knew that Stephen wouldn't take it easy with him. I knew that he would want him to give up, and I knew that the only way he could do that was to hurt him.

I knew that Jerome won't give up easily and I instantly regretted ever giving him cold shoulders. I was shocked with Jerome's improvements when he first fought today but I knew that all things that glitters ain't gold, I knew that he might not be able to hold up against Stephen. I felt my blood run cold as I think of what would happen. Jerome is going to get hurt for the fact that he isn't as strong as Stephen is.

My face turned pales as I turned to stared at those who were seated close to the ring, and my eyes landed with that of Alpha Ryder who has a smirk on his face. He stared at me with a smile which i found creepy. His eyes pierced through mine and he looked at me like he could read through me. I could feel goosebumps form on my body. He pointed his hand at Jerome, and made a gesture with his hands which he made it like he wanted to cut his head off.

I could feel my body turn cold and I start sweating immediately. I knew what he meant and that is he was going to kill him without mercy. He had a victorious smile on his face before turning to look at him with a smile on his face. He seems to be happy with my reaction. I knew that what he wanted me to feel is what I was feeling. I couldn't help but feel scared that he might kill Jerome.

I knew he was ruthless but I didn't expect him to have a feud with Jerome, and I knew with no doubt that this was all a plan. I knew he wanted to get rid of him so that he wouldn't be a problem to him after he won. I knew that this was what he wanted to go but there is no way I will be telling this to Jerome. I knew that he won't allow that to happen and he might want to confront him before tomorrow. I won't want him to think that I wanted him to back out of the fight.

I feel like I was thinking in a selfish way, I couldn't help but feel bad about the whole thing. I feel like this is something I should have expected, I knew things won't be good but I tried hard to believe everything would be alright. I was too foolish to know that things won't add up like I want. I know that I don't want him to fight in the duel, and a part of me wants him to fight and prove himself worthy of being with me but I don't know which path I should take.

I knew that I should have chosen a way that would make things easier. There is no way I'm going to let anything unexpected happen. I feel like this was a threat. I haven't felt confused like this in my whole life. I feel the need to be with my mate but I knew the implications, I knew that he might not win the duel and might end up getting killed. I knew that he might not want to give up easily on fighting to be with me but there is no way I would allow that.

I was lost in thoughts but I was jolted out of my thoughts with the cheers of the crowd who were here to watch the duel. I snapped out of my thoughts and I concentrated on what's going on. My eyes widened in shock at the sight, Jerome was on the floor bleeding on his head, Stephen was towering over him with a triumphant look on his face. My heart was beating rapidly as I stared at his figure who was laying on the floor with blood covering his body..

I felt the need to go into the ring to fight Stephen but I knew that doing that isn't a good idea. I managed to calm myself down and in a way that I could only stare at him with tears dripping down my eyes. He has never been injured in any of the fights he has with anybody and this is the first time for him to get so much injury. I couldn't help but think of what had happened. I felt like there was something hidden that was used in this fight.

I knew that no one noticed anything wrong in the fight but I did. I stared at Stephen angrily, while trying to sniff out what was weird about him. I feel like something is wrong but I couldn't pinpoint it out. The last time I remember Jerome was holding up against him and he was having the upper hand then why did he suddenly fall to the floor. I sighed heavily after a while of searching but I couldn't find it. I turned to look at Victoria with a raised eyebrows and with a quivering tone I asked her the question.

"What the hell is going on?" I asked while staring at her with curiosity written on face. I had cleaned the tears in my eyes.

"He used some skills against him, there is nothing suspicious, Jerome doesn't want to give up, look," she said, pointing at Jerome who was now on his feet, he staggered toward Stephen and he carried him, and with that he threw him out of the ring.

I smiled happily, I couldn't help but to be glad that nothing out of blue happened. I was glad that he was able to win in the fight but I could notice that he was exhausted. I stood up from where I was seated, and I walked toward his direction with a worried expression on my face. He walked out of the ring and headed toward his room.

"Jerome," I called and he turned to look at me, and I hugged him tightly and after a while he winced. I released him from the hug, and I kissed him passionately.

I haven't been this happy in my whole life. I was glad that he won the fight and most especially that he was back on his feet even though he is injured. I broke the kiss when I heard the clearing of throats behind us. We are close to his room and we were the only ones there before. I knew that everyone was at the pack square where the duel was taking place. I turned back and my eyes darkened with anger seeing that it was Mabel. Sbe stood at our back with a worried look on her face.

"Are you alright," she asked Jerome while staring at him with a worried expression on her face.

"Yes, I'm fine" he replied and I knew that things won't be good if this continues. I stared at Mabel and then at Jerome, I couldn't help but think of what to do or say to make them stop talking and take him to his room. I don't want her to know the room.

"He needs to watch all these, and you don't have to worry, you can leave to watch the remaining match, I bet you won't want to miss watching it" I said to her and she nodded her head.

"See you later, Jerome" she said and while saying his name, his name rolled out of her mouth seductively. I stared at her as she walked away while swaying her hips. I couldn't help but wonder what she was trying to do. I can remember how she hugged him yesterday with her hands lingering on his body. I felt jealous while watching them but I couldn't do anything.

"I'm glad you won today, I feel happy but I feel scared you should be careful" I said to him as we both walked to his room.

"You don't have to feel scared about anything, I'm going to scale through everything with the moon goddess' wish. There is no way fate can be changed, if you are destined to be mine then you would. The moon goddess won't let us be apart if we are meant for each other," he said and I nodded my head while hoping that it should be the moon goddess' wish for us to be together.

"You need to have a shower, I will select the clothes you are going to wear before you are out of the bathroom" I said to him and he nodded his head before walking away.

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