Everyone turned to stare at me.
Christian's eyes flashed amber. "Sophie—"
"I accept Jake's challenge," I said louder, my wolf rising with absolute certainty. "Next week, as originally planned. Not today. But I will fight him."
Jake's smile was all teeth. "Looking forward to it, Luna."
The way he said "Luna" made it sound like an insult.
Connor dismissed training early, the tension too high. Warriors dispersed in small groups, already gossiping about what they'd witnessed.
Christian caught my wrist before I could leave. "We need to talk."
"About how I apparently know Northern Pack fighting techniques I shouldn't know?" I tried to smile. "Yeah, that's weird, right?"
"Sophie." His hand slid up my arm, leaving fire in its wake. "You don't have to prove anything by fig
