Aria…..

“Congratulations to the contestants who have proven themselves worthy!” Beta Varric’s tone was loud, proud, and formal. “For the final stage, you will duel. The one who stands at the end shall be named Luna.”

The crowd roared, chanting, clapping. My stomach dropped.

I wasn’t ready for this. I could barely breathe, let alone fight.

Serena stood across from me, radiant and cruel, her white hair gleaming under the moonlight like frost. There wasn’t a single mark ...