Chapter 212 - truly live up to your reputation. The weakest Alpha.

Chapter 212 - truly live up to your reputation. The weakest Alpha.
Camila's P.O.V.
My eyes widened in surprise, as did many of the crowd. Their once fearful expression turned to one of shock as they looked towards Raphael. I staggered a step back, also feeling shocked at the depth of the situation.
Raphael just accepted Kelvin's challenge to fight with him. Fighting with ten men alongside the man wasn't the issue. I was confident that he could defeat them all. The fact that he easily agreed and was ready to put me and his pack at stake just to fight the man was actually irrational. He would be putting everything on a stack just to bring Kelvin down.
'We have to support him, otherwise.' Lux breathed into my head, her tail swishing in anxiety. 'I'm sure he thought well about it before accepting the challenge.'
Raphael turned to me with determination. I nearly squirmed at his dark and predatory on me. I was nervous, a little scared that he seemed so furious.
His hands pulled me towards him before I could lower my gaze from his intensifying ones. I inhaled sharply in surprise when his strong arms wrapped me. I instantly sighed under his embrace when his head fell to my hair and he inhaled deeply. I could feel and hear the grumbling of his wolf as he tried to calm down. I knew he had made the decision out of dominance, but I was surprised. What if someone goes wrong and I lose him? I didn't want that at all.
From where we stood, my sight of everyone had been blocked by his strong arms. Murmurs from them surround us. Kelvin also, was also saying something, but I couldn't hear through the racing beat of our hearts. I had never felt so comfortable, yet worried: it wasn't a thrilling feeling.
It wasn't until he moved his arms that I noticed he had calmed down; his eyes were a deep treacle color.
“I'm so sorry I did that,“ he whispered as his hands moved to cup my face and the erupting volcano of warmth spread across my skin. I shivered at the pleasure of it as his breath fanned my face. “But it is the only way to get out of this situation. We are within his pack, and you must know that agreeing and following his rules is the best option. I also won't tolerate him anymore for his disrespect, especially towards you. So this needs to be done, either way. I can assure you that I'll get everything under control, but you have to trust me on this one, okay?“
I blinked up into his hazel eyes and shook my head to clear the haze. “I understand.“
A small smile appears on his lips, and he bends down to plant a gentle kiss on my forehead. I close my eyes, relishing the quality of tingling sensation the action brings to me.
Taking a deep breath, he pulled back, moving his arms away from me, and I opened my eyes to see him turn to Kelvin, who was standing with his hands folded, an impatient look on his face.
“So glad that you both finally remembered we were still standing here," the Alpha says, staring at us with contempt. "Well, now that you have accepted the challenge, I will know if you really live up to your reputation. Strongest Alpha, my foot, “ he spat.
Raphael tensed, a low grumble erupting from his lips, one demanding submission. For a moment, I thought he would snap and curse the man out for his disrespect, but then he surprised me by remaining calm.
“Tomorrow, when I sink my teeth into your throat and snap your neck into two, everyone will know that you truly live up to your reputation. The weakest Alpha.“
Oh, wow.
I smiled in satisfaction when Kelvin's eyes widened at Raphael's comeback. His face turns a shade of red, embarrassment and anger flooding it. While his men gasped, I heard snickering and chuckling sounds from our pack members.
With a hard glare that could kill, Kelvin took a step forward, shooting his pointing finger at Raphael.
“You-"
"Since we are done with our discussion here, I would like for us to call it a night.“ Raphael spoke, interrupting Kevin's words. He looks down at Sasha, who was still staring at her mate's dead body in shock and agony. His face was void of any emotion as he stared at the woman. “You can have her and do as you wish with her. We'll take our leave now."
Without waiting for a response, Raphael grabs my hand, and together we make our way back to the house along with our pack members.