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Chapter 39: Oktoberfest Pt. 2 - Dirty Cheat

-ALEC-

“I can’t believe you signed us up for this, Lee,” I say incredulously, “You know I’m a wolf, right? I can win this without actually trying, but I can’t because, well, look at me.” I gesture to myself, and Leena just arches an eyebrow, unimpressed.

“I don’t exactly look like I can win a strongman competition. It will be suspicious.”

Leena, already halfway through her Red Bull, bounces over next to me and drapes an arm over my shoulder like I’m a co-conspirator.

“That’s the point,” she whispers, arm a little shaky where it’s resting on my shoulders. “No one will expect the underdog, it’ll be great, trust me.” She pats my back once, twice, pauses, and then once more for good measure before looking up at the person with the mic who is standing on a stump.

“Good afternoon, everyone! Welcome to the stein holding competition for Oktoberfest this year! We have some fierce competition and want to remind all of our newcomers of the rules…”