Lucifer’s POV

The moment I stepped onto the stone path leading to the arena, I felt it again…that faint burn in my veins from the lingering effects of the poison.

I told Amelia I was fine just to get her to ease a little, but that I wasn't entirely true.

And as the cold morning wind cut through the compound, brushing against my skin, I knew I wasn’t walking into this fight at full strength.

But I walked anyway.

The Blood Trial Grounds appeared ahead of me.

Massive stone pillars ...