Cheers erupted the moment I finished the final round and stood as the winner. All eyes instantly turned to me, no longer on Dinah who was still dancing in the center of the pool. The whistles and laughter slowly died down, replaced by an odd silence.

Cassian casually raised an eyebrow and grinned at Kael. “Alpha Draven, well? I made a good pick, didn’t I? Beautiful and tough!”

Kael’s face remained blank, cold as usual, but his eyes... sharp enough to pierce through bone. “Very ...