Kane’s POV
I felt the sudden realization hit Calla just before Marcus made his move—a mix of understanding and fear that told me she had figured out his plan, but it was too late for her to do anything about it.
Marcus was a calculating opponent, and he had been leading us into this moment, biding his time until Goran was momentarily out of commission and Calla was distracted, celebrating her earlier victory over him while keeping an eye on my fight with Marcus.
“This is supposed to be a partnership trial!” I shouted, using every means possible to communicate with the wolves and elders around us. “Attacking your opponent’s partner goes against the spirit of the rules!”
But Marcus was already springing into action. He moved with a speed that only came from careful planning, heading str
