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."

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

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 and the baby home. She'll still get her fight, and her blood, and

Luke, one of my most beloved companions, really wanted to die for me? For my

you fight for me as my champion; I won't put you in that kind of danger. There

a caged animal. The bars were narrow, but maybe with mine and Enzo's combined strength

out and barely touched the silver; it burned my fingers, causing me to cry out in pain and

gripped the bars that were separating our cells, his eyes blazing with conviction. "Nina, listen to me," he said softly. "I know you want to protect everyone, but we're running out of

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

the longer we spent in

wild. "Enzo, you have to see how ridiculous this is!"

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