Chapter 52: Nyra’s POV

“By the laws of our kind, this duel will be witnessed and honored. The fight will end only when one yields or is rendered unable to continue. Any interference will be punished by exile.” Cronos finished after what seemed like forever.

The murmurs died down, and a tense hush settled over the crowd. Every eye was on us — on me.

Liesl rolled her shoulders back and smirked.

“Try not to embarrass yourself again, Nyra.” She said but all I could think of was how ...