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Chapter 98 - The Dueling Pit

作者: Author Angel
last update publish date: 2026-04-24 22:34:38

Moments later,

Rina

The sand in the pit was stained a dull, iron-red from centuries of spilled blood.

Above us, the stone amphitheater of the Combat Grounds was packed with students. The noon sun was a blinding eye in the sky, but down here, in the shadows of the arena walls, the air tasted like dust and adrenaline.

"Theory review is over," Instructor Kroll barked, his voice a jagged saw. "In the field, you don't cite the manual. You bleed. Silas! Step up."

Silas, Jaxon’s right hand and the F
Author Angel

ALPHA DOWN! 🐺📉 Did you see that?! Jaxon’s power literally sputtered out like a cheap flashlight! 💅 Rina didn't just beat Silas; she mentally broke the future Alpha in front of the entire school. The "Wolf Prince" is realizing that Lumira isn't his little follower anymore—she’s the apex predator now. 🐍🔥 And that ice dagger? Cold. Literally. ❄️ Drop a '⚔️' if you’re ready for the Saturday Ball! 🍷 The stage is set, the shards are humming, and Jaxon is officially terrified. 👇✨ Will Jaxon try to beg for forgiveness before the Ball, or will he double down on Selene to protect his bruised ego? 🔥🖋️

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