THE SPARRING MATCH
Isabelle had finished her stretches and warm-up exercises and looked over at her first set of opponents who had done the same.
The three werewolves she would be facing first were not the largest of their group but had powerful auras and she could tell she would be fighting the equivalent of three normal Betas a daunting prospect.
She sized them up. All three were tall, well muscled and had a fierce look in their eyes, the fact she was a she-wolf and one unable to shift did not mean they planned to take it easy on her in fact they looked like they intended to fight her with everything they had.
The prospect of fighting three well-trained warriors with Beta strength who looked determined to test her should of frightened Isabelle but instead it gave her strength, even if they kicked her ass knowing they were giving the fight their all Isabelle planned on doing the same, and if she could hold her own against them long enough she would accomplish her goal of winning the packs respect.
"Step forward on my mark begin but remember Alpha group Isabelle is a well trained warrior and although asking to spar with you she can not shift yet so has no enhanced healing abilities yet so do not go easy on her sparring but THERE WILL BE NO KILL SHOTS AND NO TEETH OF CLAW WOUNDS IF YOU SHIFT.... do I make myself clear " Jake demanded using his Alpha voice to get his point across.
"Yes Alpha" the whole battalion replied and Isabelle's first three opponents nodded in agreement. "Very well.... let the sparring begin"
As soon as Jake finished speaking, one of the werewolves launched at Isabelle trying to catch her off guard and end the fight quickly. With Alpha speed reflexes, however, Isabelle quickly leaned to the side making the werewolf miss its mark leaving his stomach exposed. Taking the opportunity Isabelle fell on one knee and when the werewolf was close enough she drew back her fist and summoned as much Alpha power as she could with the aim of displaying her raw Alpha strength she punched him in the stomach sending him flying with force four meters in the air to land with a loud thud unconscious as her other opponents feet.
The crowd gathered burst into excited shouts of encouragement and the other two werewolf's looked at the tiny she-wolf in front of them in awe. Once they overcame to their brief shock they assessed Isabelle as a real threat and circled her planning their attack strategically.
They were mind-linking each other Isabelle planning a coordinated attack she realized as she observed their facial expressions. Isabelle slowly stood from her kneeling position and shut her eyes taking a deep calming breath she summoned her enhanced Alpha hearing so she could hear her opponent's steps and brace for their attack.
After what felt like hours but was actually minutes Isabelle heard a quick movement at her head level to her left and she instinctively ducked missing the first werewolf's punch. She swept out her leg tripping him in response and quickly turned to move out of the way of the second werewolf's kick that landed its blow on the first werewolf by mistake instead of its intended target Isabelle.
The first werewolf grunted in pain and drew his supposed partner a 'what the fuck look' and his partner returned his gaze with an apologetic expression before they both turned to face Isabelle determination shining in their eyes.
They mind- linked each other again and suddenly both ran at Isabelle attacking in unison. Isabelle ducked the first attack but wasn't quick enough to duck the second and was punched hard in her stomach making her fall to the ground in a grunt of pain. Not giving up however quickly pushed her pain aside and rolled kicking out her leg making contact with the werewolf who punched her knee forcing him down to her level she then punched him hard in the face hearing a loud crack as his nose broke and he fell backward with a wince of pain as he clutched it trying to stop the bleeding.
Isabelle feeling a surge of dominance then swiftly turned to her other attacker and pushed him roughly backward with her palm making him stumble taking advantage of the unstable balance she flipped over him and jumped onto his back wrapping her arm around his neck she squeezed slightly at his vulnerable spot making him gasp and fall to his knees. Isabelle looked at the other werewolf in the eyes who was still clutching his bloodied nose and roared in her Alpha tone " Concede".
The werewolf who was holding his bloodied nose fell on bended knee and nodded at her in respect and the one who she held at the neck stopped his struggling and tapped her lightly on the arm croaking "Yes Alpha." Isabelle released the wolf she held who fell to the floor and took large gasps of air and looked up at her mate, his Beta and Delta, and the faces of all the warriors and pack members around her who were looking at her with respect and admiration shining through their gazes.
Jake approached her and pulled her into a loving embrace and whispered in her ear adoringly " Well done, I knew you could do it. I am so proud of you love." His words made Isabelle's wolf purr and she on impulse stood on her tiptoes and kissed him passionately making the crowd erupt into joyful applause and Jake's wolf growl passionately.
"Jeez not in front of the troops" Carl joked as he sneaked up on them patting Jake on the back causing Jake to growl which just amused Carl further. "Congratulations that was some match well done I can't believe you defeated the fiercest warriors in the kingdom and in human form too you will be unstoppable once you can phase" Carl exclaimed loudly as he went to hug Isabelle but quickly changed his mind and shook her hand instead when he heard Jake growl possessively.
"That was amazing Alpha," Owen bowed respectfully then smiled at her shyly.
The warriors soon followed their Beta's and Delta's lead and surrounded Isabelle to offer their congratulations. After 15 minutes of Isabelle chatting to the warriors Jake noticed his mate become tired using her Alpha powers during her sparring matches must have tired her out "Class is dismissed today go eat breakfast and then Charlie group come back at 11 formiddayy sparring led by Carl and Alpha group you will relief Beta group from their night patrol." Jake then put his arm around Isabelle and led her away " You my love fought well but you need rest, come let’s go back to your room I will have the kitchen maid send us up breakfast and then after you have rested we can go over your Alpha training.
Isabelle and Jake made their way back to the packhouse and Isabelle despite her exhaustion couldn't help but feel proud of herself she was not expecting to win the matches she only hoped to hold her down long enough to make the pack proud, winning was an unexpected achievement and she couldn't wait to take the Alpha warriors on tomorrow again... this time in their wolf form. She would train hard and vowed by the time her 18th birthday came in one week she would be the strongest female Alpha and possibly Alpha that ever lived and she could take on the Rogue Alpha and move on with her life within her new pack.
However, she didn't know that the Rogue Alpha was on his way to claim her and he wasn't waiting until she turned 18 he would be here very soon...