Chapter 445: She’s Like a Demon
Hayley’s POV: 82% +8 Pearls
My anger began to bubble when Loretta stepped between us, shielding me. She pointed directly at Kirsty and said, “People with real class don’t judge others based on their appearance. Just because you have an Alpha brother doesn’t give you the right to pick on someone weaker than you. Keep this up, and I’m sure the Moon Goddess won’t look kindly on it.”
Kirsty scoffed. “What’s it to you? Stay out of this!”
Loretta’s eyes flared with fury; she seemed ready to shift into her wolf form and put Kirsty in her place. I quickly grabbed her arm, signaling her to calm down and offering a reassuring glance.
Loretta took a deep breath and turned back to me. “Hayley, you should take her on. What are you afraid of? You’ve already shown you’re way better than her.”
“The instructor even said your time is on par with a professional athlete. She can’t beat you. Honestly, she’s like a demon—she’s just vile.”
“Who are you calling vile?” Kirsty snapped, glaring at Loretta, her finger pointing sharply.
Loretta rolled her eyes, unfazed. “Do you really think Hayley’s scared of you? She’s just worried you’ll get humiliated if she competes. She’s trying to save you from that embarrassment.”
Kirsty’s anger boiled over, her jaw tightening as she shot a look at me. “So, Hayley, are you brave enough to face me?”
Watching the situation escalate, I decided to follow Hera’s advice and teach Kirsty a lesson. I calmly asked, “What do you want to compete in?”
Kirsty immediately responded, “Anything. You choose. I’m game for whatever.”
Her words dripped with arrogance, and even the instructor shot her a concerned glance. But Kirsty ignored it, her eyes locked on me, daring me to make a move. “So, what’s it going to be? Do you dare?” she taunted, her voice dripping with challenge.
The attention of everyone in the room shifted toward me, and Loretta’s voice rang out with encouragement. “Go for it, Hayley!”
I pressed my lips together, staying composed. “Alright.”
When Kirsty heard my response, a smug grin spread across her face as though she had already won. Then, her grin widened, and she added, “What’s the point of just a regular competition? There has to be something at stake, something that’ll make this more interesting, right?”
I raised an eyebrow, keeping my voice even. “What kind of bet do you have in mind?”
Kirsty looked me over, sizing me up before replying, “If you lose, you’ll take off your mask in front of everyone. How does that sound?”
Loretta immediately bristled, her voice sharp. “Kirsty, you’re just trying to make this personal!”
Kirsty ignored Loretta, still focused on me. “So, what’s it going to be? You afraid to make a bet?”
I gave her a small smile. “And if you lose?”
Kirsty threw her head back, clearly confident. “I’m an advanced werewolf. Do you really think you can beat me?”
Loretta sneered, not hiding her frustration. “Kirsty, before you start acting like you’re unbeatable, maybe you should think about your chances. The way you’re going on, it’s really starting to get on my nerves.”
Kirsty just snorted and said, “Fine, if I lose, I’ll do whatever you want.”
I thought for a moment, calmly answering, “I don’t want anything else, just a public apology. Can you handle that?”
Kirsty shrugged dismissively. “Whatever, fine. So, what are we competing in?”
I shrugged casually, “You choose. I wouldn’t want you to feel like I’m forcing you into anything.”
Kirsty, clearly irritated, snarled at me, “Hayley, let me make this clear. I’ve been training with my Alpha brother since I was three. Every challenge in the training field is my specialty. Do you really think you can intimidate me? Pick whatever you want! But don’t you dare back out if you lose.”
I nodded slowly, my eyes scanning the others around us.