Chapter 0705

Nina

Luke's sudden, unexpected offer sent a cold shiver of fear down my spine.

"Luke, that's ridiculous," I breathed, letting out a wry chuckle that sounded hollow even to my own ears. "My champion? Are you kidding?"

But Lake simply shook his head. "I'm serious, Nina. This could be the only way to save both of you, and the baby as well."

"But I don't understand." I furrowed my brow, taking a shaky step back. "I don't even see how this would help. Mila made herself clear; it's either me and the baby, or Enzo. One of us has to die. You taking my place won't make a difference."

a bit about Dragon rites," Enzo chimed in softly. "It's possible for Luke to take your place

himself to his feet. "Maybe we can strike a deal with her; I'll take your place as your champion, and if I lose and I will lose maybe she'll send you

one of my most

head. "No, Luke. I won't let you fight for me as my champion; I won't put you in that kind of danger. There has to be another way for us to escape without having to go through with this

like a caged animal. The bars were narrow, but maybe with mine

this, I reached out and barely touched the silver; it burned my fingers, causing me to

me," he said softly. "I know you want to protect everyone, but we're running out of options here. I've had my time

came up behind me, resting his blistered hands on my shoulders. The silver cage was taking its toll; his usual golden complexion had faded to a sickly pallor. Even as he circled his arms around

we spent in here, the worse it

to face him, my eyes wild. "Enzo, you have to see how ridiculous this is!" I exclaimed. "We can't seriously let Luke die like

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