Odessa's POV

Another knowing smile appeared on my face as the duel was finally brought to an end, with one victor standing tall despite being beaten black and blue—just as expected of the child that came out from me. I have always trained Mira to be very strong. No one had ever defeated her in a duel, thus, no one bothered challenging her.

But this time, she was the one who challenged—and the one who ended up getting beaten.

No matter how strong she is, before Kira, she's just a weak wolf.

The silence in the arena after Mira collapsed echoed louder than any cheer ever could. And then I...