Xander's POVBefore I can get much further, cheers erupt from behind me.“Excellent, Oscar! And Max, well done!” Greg’s voice carries across the field.I glance back, and sure enough, both Oscar and Max have managed it. They’re standing in wolf form, looking smug as hell. My stomach sinks.‘Great,’ I mutter internally. ‘Now the pressure’s on.’Atlas chuckles softly in my mind. ‘Forget them. Focus on us. This isn’t about beating anyone else. This is about us. Let me in, and let’s do this.’I square my shoulders, take another deep breath, and try again.I focus on my breathing, letting it settle into a steady rhythm. A strange sensation ripples through me, as though Atlas is pushing himself under my skin.‘That’s it. Breathe again and open our eyes.’ His voice is calm but insistent.I do as he says, and when I open my eyes, the world looks different. Colours seem more vibrant, edges sharper, and I can see the faint shimmer of heat rising from the mats. My senses feel alive in a way I’ve
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