Calla’s POV
The guardian beast charged at me with a speed that seemed impossible for such a giant creature. I barely had time to roll out of the way before its claws sliced through the spot where I had been standing. Chunks of stone flew up from the arena floor, and I could feel the rush of wind from its swing against my back.
Kane, transformed into a powerful wolf, was already in the fight, moving quickly despite the beast's huge size. But something felt off about this encounter. The creature wasn’t just attacking randomly; it was thinking strategically, trying to split us apart and forcing Kane to choose between protecting me and fighting back effectively.
“This is a test of teamwork!” I yelled over the creature’s growls, ducking under another swipe that nearly took my head off. “We n
