The feeling of rushing out to the Arena on Eros’s invitation seems surreal. Especially since the crowd is going so wild, that we are barely able to make out the sound of instruments, playing a victorious melody.
As I jump into Eros’s arms and he twirls me around, Daniel clenches his hands into fists, but I couldn’t care less. The moment doesn’t last very long, but I couldn’t be happier. Two weeks ago, my bonded was barely able to stand my touch and now we are slowly getting back to normal. I look up at him with a bright smile and he stares down with the same intensity. “Congratulations,” I breathe out.
“Why thank you, I couldn’t have done it without you,” he responds in a bit more serious matter. As Professor Callirrhoe, Lykos and Demitri all join us in the Arena, I let my hands sl
