A tall werewolf pushed his way out, grinning from ear to ear. His eyes sparkled with mischief as he looked at Serena. "And who might say no to a fight, huh? Well, in the end, if the Alpha doesn't mind, then I don't. And if she doesn't mind, then I surely don't."
The others around him laughed loudly, some whistling. One even shouted, "Careful, she might bite harder than you, fool!"
Vaelen scowled at their teasing but didn't say anything. Serena saw his expression and almost laughed herself. But her heart was beating fast with excitement.
She didn't want to back down.
Her blood was burning with fighting spirit. She wanted to test herself, to see how far she could go. She looked straight at the challenger and nodded firmly.
"Alright," she said. "Let's fight."
The crowd erupted again.
And then it started.
