Maya

　　I throw myself at Lily, snapping and biting while the people looking at our duel are shouting and whistling. Kyra is rooting for me, but I can't face my friends—I'm too invested in the fight.

　　Finn must be worried, but seeing his expression might throw me off my game, so I continue my battle without distractions.

　　I can't lose.

　　Lily fights with anger, and darkness follows her with every attempted bite at my neck. Her shadow is ...