Calla’s POV

The guardian beast charged at me with a speed that seemed impossible for such a giant creature. I barely had time to roll out of the way before its claws sliced through the spot where I had been standing. Chunks of stone flew up from the arena floor, and I could feel the rush of wind from its swing against my back.

Kane, transformed into a powerful wolf, was already in the fight, moving quickly despite the beast's huge size. But something felt off about this encounter. The ...