Chapter 212. Clash of Rivals

Celeste’s POV

The final battles for the red corner had arrived. Every heartbeat in my chest thundered with anticipation as I prepared to face Neris. It would be winner versus Ronir next—one more victory stood between me and the next round. Neris approached the edge of the arena with a steely look, her eyes narrowing as she sized me up. She was clearly not taking me lightly; after all, she knew exactly what I was capable of.

Having fought her sister Rose before, I was no stranger to the fierceness of her pack. And by now, Neris had heard every scrap of information Rose had whispered in her ear—most importantly, to press me relentlessly and to never allow me a moment’s respite.

Without warning, Neris shifted into her wolf form, fur rippling like dark smoke over her lithe frame. In an instant she became a massive, furry wrecking ball, charging at me with jaws bared and claws extended. The crowd gasped and leaned forward as she barreled across the platform, jaw