Duncan The fighters in the arena stopped what they were doing immediately, heads turning to Cian on the stage. Gideon stood, barking orders at the guards around us, even as Cian stepped forward. "Everyone, stay calm. Follow the guards with the white sashes. They'll lead you to safe evacuation tunnels. Those of you who are willing and able to fight, join us here!" Cian bellowed. The stands emptied, a group that consisted mostly of women and children following the guards Gideon had called forward. I saw a mother carrying her pup, moving quickly, the pup on her shoulder crying and confused while he reached for his father. A group of warriors, Alphas, and Betas, gathered in front of the stage. There were Lunas peppered in the fighting group, and some Gammas who were unwilling to leave the

