Chapter Eighteen

As Mark led me towards the amphitheatre, my heart started racing with both excitement and fear. I had never been to such an event before and the thought of what was about to happen made me uneasy. I could hear the roar of the crowd as we got closer and I could feel the energy of the place. It was electrifying.

When we finally arrived, I was in awe of the massive size of the amphitheatre. It was an enormous structure made of stone and marble, with towering columns and intricate carvings. The seats were arranged in a circular manner, allowing every spectator to have a clear view of the center. The center was an arena, where the games would take place.

Mark led me to the part beside the Prince, where we would be watching the games. As I sat down, I noticed that the other contestants were already seated, with their personal guards standing behind them. Some of them looked serious, while others were chatting amongst themselves, trying to ease their nerves.

The amphitheatre was filled with