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Chapter 165: control

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Chapter 165: Control

Elena's POV

I stood in the preparation area beneath the arena, listening to the roar of the crowd that had gone into a frenzy after the announcement. My heart pounded steadily, but it wasn't fear that coursed through my veins.

It was determination.

"You don't have to do this," Kieran said for the third time, though his tone suggested he knew I wouldn't listen.

"Yes, I do." I checked my leather bracers, ensuring they were secure. "Not just for them. For me."

He studied me f
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