Chapter 109
Lucian's POV
Tonight, the arena seemed to be different. The air felt very heavy as if something was pressing on your chest. The fire on the walls made shadows that moved and twisted to the beat of the moonlight. The air was filled with the strong and unpleasant smells of blood and salt. The circle was made with blood, and as the elders took their seats, their eyes became cold and distant, and the flames grew stronger.
The crowd started to chant.
They didn't come to help me. They didn't come to be with us. They came to see a death take place.
The passing of the Alpha.
I moved forward slowly. The loud cheers from the crowd were all around me, but I didn't hear them. I had to concentrate on what I was doing. I kept telling myself that this was not only a trial but also a tes
