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Chapter Twenty-four

Author: Selene Ashford
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-21 00:28:05

Lucian's POV

Ronan leaned forward on the platform, eyes still on the circle. “That was wild. I thought the dust would swallow half of them before the horn.”

“They fought well,” I said.

“Well?” He turned to me, one brow raised. “That was better than well. Did you see the one with the short sword? Nearly took down two wolves at once.”

“He relied on speed, not awareness,” I said. “He would not last in a real fight.”

“Still impressive,” Ronan said. “And that girl…” He paused, gaze shifting toward her. “What was that at the end? For a second I thought the ground moved.”

“It was quick,” I said quietly.

“Quick?” He scoffed. “It looked like the air cracked around her. One moment she was down, then she stood like she owned the field.”

“You noticed too much,” I said.

“I notice everything,” Ronan said, grinning. “It is my job. You, on the other hand, stared long enough to miss three eliminations.”

“You talk too much,” I said.

He smirked. “You are avoiding the question.”

“There was no question.”
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