Calla’s POV

The tension in the room after Marcus’s challenge was thick, like everyone was holding their breath before a storm. Every supernatural being present understood the significance of "Jus Sanguinis Duellum," and from their looks, it was clear no one thought it was a good thing.

Kane stepped forward from where the witnesses stood, moving with a predator's grace even though his anger was palpable due to our mate bond. “Are you really going to do this? Hiding behind ancient rules ...