Chapter 0781

Enzo

The groan of the iron gates sent a shudder through my body as they ground open, revealing the vast expanse of the arena. The deafening roar of the crowd washed over me in waves, their excitement palpable in the air.

Here I was again. In the arena.

I had hoped that I would never have to come back here, that I would never have to relive the horrors of this place. But, fate was rarely so kind. I had returned to the arena, and the smell of old blood and sweat filled my nostrils.

This time, though, it would be different. This time, by returning to the arena, I would ensure that no blood would ever sink into this soil ever again.

Ever since I had kissed Nina in my chambers, the fog that had previously been shrouding my mind had slipped away and not returned. I was grateful for it, too, because I needed mental clarity if this was going to work.

I just wished that Nina didn't have to be here. I wished she was still at home, safe within the confines of her father's pinewood mansion.

once again... Fate was rarely so

led by a guard and wore a metal collar around his neck, but he didn't resist. There was no

as he

rumble in the back of my mind. "Stick to

my nerves as I scanned the endless sea of faces leering down at us from the towering

as Mila rose from her throne, her piercing yellow eyes sweeping over the arena with a cruel indifference. She raised a single hand, her ruby red nails almost seeming

her gesture, the roar of the crowd

I scanned the sea of faces, I could see that there were those who didn't

sown. The dissent had begun. And Mila, as of right

the games begin!" she bellowed, her voice booming like thunder through the impossibly

the shift took over. My bones cracked and contorted, fur sprouting across my skin as my

stance. Green spittle dripped from the corners of his mouth, but his mind was still clear.

locked eyes for a moment, a silent understanding passing between us. Then,

for my throat. I ducked at the last moment, his weight slamming into the dirt beside me as I whirled around,

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