Mathew.

Even though I'd found my Luna and wasn't forced into going to such battles anymore.

Deep inside, I wanted to dive in anyway-prove myself.

Yes, I wanted to make sure that I truly deserved to be in that higher position.

As the king of all the alphas, earning respect through action. "No handouts," I thought.

Or maybe I wanted to prove my sincere love to Viola. Show her I'm strong and worthy.

And on the other hand, I wanted to win big to cut off all those nasty rumors floating ...