But for what purpose? A few minutes later, my neck prickled as we emerged abruptly into a massive cavern, firelight reflecting off of what looked like polished obsidian. Far overhead, stalactites dripped onto intricate tiles spanning a dizzying distance. This had to be an impossible buried fortr

I chewed on my fingernails, exchanging another terrified glance with Luke. “So she thinks you’re her own personal stallion, basically,” I said. “You’re right. That is madness.” “Yeah, well, she’ll have to kill me first before I father anything for her,” Enzo hissed, leaning his head back on the wa

Nina Luke’s sudden, unexpected offer sent a cold shiver of fear down my spine. “Luke, that’s ridiculous,” I breathed, letting out a wry chuckle that sounded hollow even to my own ears. “My champion? Are you kidding?” But Luke simply shook his head. “I’m serious, Nina. This could be the only wa

Nina My eyes widened as a small trickle of blood made its way down Enzo’s neck. “Stop!” I shrieked, my voice having more power in it than I expected after a long night of misery. “Please, don’t hurt him.” “It’s okay, Nina.” Enzo’s voice was more hoarse than mine. “I’ll be okay.” But it was c

Enzo The gates rattled upward just as the silver ropes were cut from my hands and neck. Moments later, as I stumbled out into the dusty arena to battle one of my closest friends to please some bloodthirsty warrior queen, I felt my wolf begin to return to his usual strength. “We should kill them,