Meanwhile, in the center of the arena, the participants who were determined enough in their goals of attaining the throne remained. With the herd thinning out, they all started calculating and studying their opponents, some being quiet, while some didn't even bother hiding the arrogant looks on their faces.
Still… all of them were well-aware of who the strongest opponents were for them all. Who else would it be except for the daughters of the higher court officials, not to mention an Alpha of her own pack herself, Clara of the Midnight Pack?
By the sidelines, Bella quickly noticed the malicious looks all being given to Clara. Scoffing, she couldn't help but tease the woman as she said, "Aren't you going to back down? Our King already made it clear that he'll refuse to acknowledge anyone except for Lady Xenia." She added with a lilting tone, "Ah, what a way to discourage his subjects to participate in this trial…"
