The Hidden Maiden

Chapter 10 - Shed new light

Victoria's POV
I continued my archery practices as per usual with Keith by my side. It was currently my third month here and I'd made more friends here than I initially thought possible. We had so much fun and training became less of a chore for all of us.

Sometimes Keith would leave me with them since I've managed to convince him that he don't have to babysit me every time. I could take care of myself. Not that I don't appreciate him but I always felt guilty to take up his time while his father needed his assistance as one of the pack warriors.

As a high ranked pack warrior, he frequently leads pack training by groups, strategies battle plans and gather enemy information for the royal pack. Their system is different from our pack obviously as they were responsible for more wolves and also the fact that they have their duties to protect the royal family.

Therefore, I was glad that I had integrated myself more or less here with the archers and so I need not depend on Keith all the time.

Lewis kept his words and sent me home every night after my practices, even when I tried to turn him down. I didn't wanted to trouble him and make it look like I was clingy and taking advantage of him, but he always insisted I do as he say. Since he's the Alpha..

Keith objected at first but I told him I was okay. I guess the relationship between him and Lewis would continue to be this hostile for a while.

On the other hand, Megan and Heather was more supportive of the idea.
"Maybe it's time for you to forgive him?" Megan said one night, when we were talking on my bed. But a small part of me is still fidgety and unsure. I can't just forgot everything he'd done to hurt me, can I?

Although I can't deny the fact that I grew more comfortable with his presence near me. The car rides were mostly silent.. He did not bothered himself to make small talks.

We hadn't brought up the Oliver incident either and I honestly couldn't tell who's pissed off with who already. I did talked to Oliver some times in the royal pack when I see him. He seemed quite enthusiastic about asking me out again.

Well I don't dislike him and he wasn't utterly dreadful so I was okay with it. Lewis coincidentally saw us talking a few times, while I waited for him to drive me home. His grumpiness was intact all the way during the drive.

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School finished early today. Keith and I thought it a good idea to head down to his pack earlier. He promised me that I could take a better look around their premise before my archery practice.

I was in my favourite skinny jeans today with a sleeveless peplum blouse as the weather was considerably warmer now that summer's nearing. I parted ways with Keith and walked aimlessly around the first floor to see their semi-outdoor running track. It was quite crowded already by now.

I stood at one side admiring the view before heading upstairs. Their gym covered the entire level here. Every kind of equipment you can think of, they have it. The gym was so extensive and enormous with the free sparring area and boxing arena dedicated for the pack.

I took a peek into the sparring area and it was really loud with the guys cheering and shouting excitedly while many of them were sparring one on one. Some were in their wolf forms while some in human forms. I spotted a few female warriors among them and they looked well built and intimidating as well.

I walked over to the boxing club on the other side that comprises the arena. Again, a lot of guys were occupying this section as well, practicing their boxing techniques on their punching bags and some were on skipping ropes.

I slowly scanned the area, very much interested in their training. Maybe I should tell Keith to introduce me to boxing. I chuckled lightly to myself, on the thought of boxing for real.