Chapter 49: The Banishing

Harper's POV

"I surrender."

Those two magic words are all I needed to hear. I shift back, a sigh of relief leaving my lips. A massive weight feels like it has been lifted off my shoulders.

"Are you serious?" I huff, trying to fill my lungs with fresh air.

That was probably one of the toughest fights I've ever been in. Ansel held his own for a good while, but he was no match against my strength.

Artemis nods his head, "Yes, I'm serious. You've clearly proven you're the strongest sibling. Hell, you even took out Ansel and he's a beast."

I frown, something seems off. I didn't think Artemis would give up this quickly, let alone praise me in the same sentence. It's like he's trying to get into my good books, so I don't punish him.

"I told you from the start that I wasn't here to f*ck around," I say, looking over my shoulder at Asher, "I was born to be the Alpha."

Artemis bows his head, "And I can see that now. You win."

He moves past me to overlook the backyard. Everyone must've