"We need to talk," Darius said.
Luna's hand moved instinctively toward her mark. "About what?"
"About your future here. Or lack thereof." He stepped closer. Not threatening exactly. But imposing. "I'm issuing a formal challenge. Tomorrow. During advanced training. You and me. Hand-to-hand combat. In front of everyone."
"I can refuse."
"You can. But then everyone will know you're scared. That the Eclipse bloodline produces cowards along with unstable wolves."
Luna's temper flared. "I'm not scared of you."
"Then prove it. Accept the challenge. Show everyone you can actually control yourself. That yesterday's video was a fluke." His smile was cold. "Unless it wasn't. Unless you really are as dangerous and unstable as everyone's saying."
"This is about the video? About rumors?"
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