Samantha's POV
"Elena, are you sure?" Amelia looked uncertain. "You don't have to fight Melvin. He's a seasoned warrior and a male who's about three times bigger than you…"
Truthfully, I wasn't actually sure if this was a good idea, but I felt like I had to do it now. Everyone was staring at me, and if I refused Melvin's challenge, then I would be labeled the weakling. I'd already had that status in Crescent Hollow and didn't want a repeat of my past life in any capacity.
Besides, even if I lost, at least I wouldn't be the coward who backed down from the challenge. How bad could it be, anyway? With Tyler, Samson, and Amelia here, Melvin wouldn't really be able to hurt me.
"I'll be fine," I said.
Melvin's smile turned into a sneer. "You heard the little rogue. She wants to fight. So le
