"Ready for the trial."
A loud cackle bounced off the walls. One that made the hairs on my body stand up.
"My dear son, I'm not fighting you."
The surprised murmurs ran through the crowd.
"What do you mean," I hissed between my teeth, flexing my muscles. Did she finally realise how strong and big I'd grown?
"Of course, not. House D'Ors is challenging us. I'll be facing..." An evil grin spread across her face. "Your wife."
"No!" I called, my voice breaking. This was exactly what I was trying to avoid.
"Love," Danny gently touched my arm, hoping to calm me down.
"Not happening!" I protested loudly, shrugging Danny's hand away. There was no way I'd let her fight for me.
"Rules are rules, my son. Either she faces me in the trial, or I'll have to request you and your companions leave th
