Caleb POV
My hand trembled, the nerves coursing through my veins, not out of fear for the imminent fight, but out of fury for Rain. I despised how they mistreated her, and it disgusted me how she allowed herself to be taken so easily. It only confirmed that she was accustomed to such treatment, and it made me sick to my core.
As I was escorted to the center of the pit, my focus narrowed to one thing: reaching Rain as swiftly as possible. I didn't even bother to inquire about my opponent. Instead, I shifted my stance and readied myself. The announcement echoed through the arena, eliciting the same chorus of boos Rain had received. And then, they introduced a pair of Lycans, causing a slight startle within me.
This wasn't a fight to the death; killing the opponent meant defeat. However, s
