"Absolutely not."

I stared at Zane like he'd lost his mind.

We were standing in his cabin, he'd just laid out the most insane plan I'd ever heard.

"It's the perfect opportunity," he insisted.

"The Underground Rings are always looking for new fighters."

He gestured emphatically.

"You'll make money, gain combat experience against actual wolves instead of just me, learn to control your power in high-pressure situations."

"The Underground Rings are illegal fighting pits where wolves bet on brutal matches that sometimes end in death," I shot back.

"How is that a learning opportunity?"

"Because you need to learn how to fight without killing."

His tone was patient but unyielding....