Dominic’s POV
The arena was full.
Every warrior who hadn’t left the pack came to watch. The stands were packed. The air felt heavy.
Garett stood across from me. His sword was drawn. His body was ready for war.
Behind him, sixty warriors who believed in him. Who thought he could win. Who wanted to see the Alpha fall.
In front of me, the warriors who still believed. Who still trusted. Who wanted to see their Alpha stand.
And in the stands, Vivian. I could feel her through the bond. Her fear mixed with her certainty. Her hope that I would win.
Kade announced the rules.
“Trial by combat,” he said. His voice carried across the arena. “One-on-one. No interference. No magic. The winner takes the position of Alpha.”
I nodded.
Garett attacked immediately.
He came at me with speed and pow
