The boys exchanged glances.
They knew it was coming when the instructor paired them, but actually standing face to face in the arena felt awkward.
Though it hadn't even been a day since they first met each other, it still wasn't easy to attack someone you shared a room with.
Especially for Kael.
He was an outgoing type who cherished every relationship he had forged.
But now he was tasked with proving his worth and possibly eliminating his new friend from the academy.
Marlo had the balls and the means to refuse it.
He wasn't so lucky.
Lior, on the other hand, appeared less affected by the situation.
Yes, it did leave a foul taste in his mouth, but there was nothing he could do to change that—they both knew the stakes.
So instead of wasting time, he breathed in and flicked his fingers. The surrounding air shifted for a moment, making a way for his beast.
Seeing this, Kael sighed and repeated the process.
