Elara's POV
Veronica smirked, that nasty twist back on her lips. She stepped forward, rolling her shoulders. “I’ll go first. Let me show this fake Luna how things are done around here.”
Five of the men stepped forward, big and ready, but something in their eyes looked careful. Veronica flashed the crowd a confident grin. “I won’t go easy on you boys.” She turned to me, eyes mocking. “Watch and learn.”
The fight started. The first man threw a punch. Veronica ducked fast, driving her leg hard into his stomach. He staggered back with a grunt. Another came at her swinging. She grabbed his arm, swept his leg out from under him, and he hit the ground hard. Out.
The crowd started murmuring. Left with four. They came at her together now, fists flying. Veronica dodged like she was born for thi
