FINNIAN

“Prince Finnian!!”

The desperate cry tore through the clash of blades and the growls around me. I turned sharply just in time to see a black rogue lunging straight at me. His claws ripped across my neck, searing through flesh. I staggered back, hissing in pain, but I caught myself before falling.

Rage boiled inside me. I grabbed him by the neck and slammed my fist into his jaw, again and again, until I felt his jawbone crack under my knuckles.

His red eyes glowed brighter, and ...