Chapter 37

The ninth day after they were captured brought something different. Stiles could feel it in the air and through the bonds. He had felt his betas worry and had tried to send calming feelings, but he knew he was failing at that.

Then the ninth day came, and he was guided away to the ring again by Amber. He felt numb until he could feel hope through the pack bonds. He schooled his shocked expression. Knowing that something was about to happen.

He heard the crowd scream again and chant his given name from the ring.

''Spark, spark, spark!''

He had been in at least two fights a day since his capture, everyone was a win, and every day there had been new faces outside the ring screaming his name. But today, he saw a familiar face in between the screaming crowd. A certain Hellhound was chanting with the crowd before giving the briefest of nods towards Stiles.

Stiles looked to where Amber was standing, knowing he needed to give Jordan a sign that the bitch had to be taken out first.

He then also spotted Scott, Jackson, Peter, his dad, and even Isaac! He hadn't seen the beta since last year. Isaac winked at him before chanting again. Scattered around in the crowd. He felt hope bloom in his chest. Scott knew him better than anyone, so he knew he needed to give him a sign.

He rolled his shoulders before spitting on the ground and turning towards Amber, who was standing just outside of the gates waiting for the opponent to enter. She already had taken off the spell from Stiles. So he could move freely. She was distracted for a second, probably by the arrival of Stiles's new fighting partner.

Stiles threw himself at the gates. Snarling at the witch.

''I will get you when I'm out again, Sarah Sanderson!''

Amber looked really confused before flicking her wrist, sending Stiles against the ring wall. He was still snarling before locking eyes with Scott. Who gaped at him before nodding, letting him know he had gotten the message.

He was getting out today, no matter what.

***

Tessa was pacing in front of the compound, waiting for confirmation that Stiles was fighting today. They had found the place rather quickly. Together with some of Chris's trusted hunters and the packs working together, they had come with a plan to break out Derek and Stiles and rile up the entire ring.

Danny had helped them with getting visuals of the building, hacking his way into the system. They had seen Stiles's fights, but not his cell. They needed him to free Derek because the whole week, Derek wasn't seen on the images, and Stiles would never leave without him. Tessa was sure of that.

Tessa didn't care if some of the people running this place wouldn't survive today. Hell, she was counting on it. Wanting to burn the whole place to the ground. Knowing what they had done to Stiles and what they probably had done to Derek now too.

Her magic was thrumming beneath her skin, and she knew that Lydia was nearby, only amplifying her spark. She looked to her right, seeing a silent Lydia walk towards her. Her scent and heartbeat were hidden with a rune stone around her neck.

''Are you ready?'' Tessa asked softly. Stroking a little of Lydia's hair away from her face. Earning a sweet smile.

''Yes, just waiting for the sign.''

At that moment, Lydia's phone beeped. She looked at the message and let out a big breath.

''The witch is there, according to Scott.''

Tessa snarled and nodded. She was already expecting the bitch again.

''She will die today. I'm not letting her live again.''

''Great. Because according to Scott, Stiles also wants her dead.''

''Thought so. Give the sign to the hunters. We're going in.''

Lydia nodded before sending a text away in a group message.

Then they walked towards the door of the building. They knocked the special passcode. The door opened, revealing multiple guards with automatic guns.

''What are you girls doing here? Go away. Nothing to see here.'' Came the grunting response from one of the guards.

''Well, we heard some interesting things about this place. And I wanted to show my girlfriend a good time.'' Tessa said smoothly with a big smile and too many teeth.

The guys didn't seem intimidated, so Tessa pouted.

''You guys really are no fun. Babe, could you convince them?'' Tessa said while stepping back to give Lydia some room.

''Gladly,'' Lydia responded with a big smile.

She turned toward the door and opened her mouth, letting out her most booming scream.

Tessa had already placed a silent spell around herself so her ears wouldn't start to bleed. The guard all flew back against the walls and didn't get up again.

Tessa got out her phone to call Peter.

''It's done. Get ready.'' She hung up again instantly before holding out her hand to Lydia, who took it instantly.

''Let's get our Alpha's back.''