SERAPHINA
The sun hung high by the time the Academy’s training grounds were transformed into a combat arena. The trial was finally beginning.
A thick crowd of Alphas buzzing with nerves and adrenaline, formed uneven rows across the open grounds. The scent of sweat and tension clung to the air. Beyond the ring of Alphas, the hierarchy stood beneath a shaded pavilion, watching like royalty on a throne. I roamed my eyes to find Ronan standing there with Asher and in the completely opposite direction like usual was Dante.
Just standing there.
Not dressed to fight. Not even warming up.
Finn nudged my shoulder. “They’re not participating,” he told me.
"Of course, why would they? They already have those luxurious rooms,” I murmured, stretching my neck.
Finn nodded, “Yeah, they have n
