Chapter 26: Steve Vs Kiona
Steve was arrogant and prideful, always considering himself above everyone else. That was also the reason he got mad when Kiona was appointed as the leader of the Pride.
In his mind, she was too young, too soft, a lioness who didn't belong in charge. And above all, a female. That fact alone was enough for him to seethe with hatred.
The moment he received a name, his ego had swelled beyond reason. He grew even more arrogant, gathering lions who shared his bitter ideals.
And because of his betrayal, the Diremane Pride succeeded in wiping out her entire Pride. Without him, the outcome would've been very different.
Kiona hated the Diremane Pride. She hated the human who had caused the fall. But none of it compared to the hatred she held for Steve.
He was the reason she lost everything.
That was also the reason she let the conversation drag longer than she should have. She didn't usually taunt her enemies, she wasn't the type. But this time was different.
She wanted him to see. To feel it. How superior she had become. She wanted to burn down that self-righteous pride of his before setting his body ablaze.
Of course, she had another reason too, her brothers hadn't arrived when she landed, and fighting all five of them alone would've been suicide.
She was about to announce their names, but it seemed Steve was too disgusted by the idea that others now possessed what once made him unique.
He roared to the skies, and the air vibrated with pressure. A wave of mental force slammed into their minds, dazing them for a second. But only for a second.