Brian POV
‘’We arrive on time,’’ I said as we arrived at the arena through my portal before the execution could be carried out. I had thrown myself forward, propelling my body toward the danger that threatened to unravel before me. It was as if the world shifted into slow motion. I extended my arm, desperation fueling my every move, and managed to knock the guard's arm off course, diverting the deadly arc away from its intended target, but as I blocked the guard's strike, pain seared through my side. The sword had found its mark, slashing deep into my flesh. I gritted my teeth and cursed angrily as I felt warm blood seep from the wound and splatter on the ground.
With a gasp, the intended victim, the breeder's mother, staggered backward, her eyes wide with shock and gratitude. I could s
