#Chapter 28: Fighting The Beasts Of The Arena

With my sword resting at my side, I don’t sleep at all that night. When the morning comes, and the Cagelord summons me, I’m almost relieved to finally face my fate. Lying awake all night, stressing and dreading this moment has not been kind to my mind and body.

I’m not suicidal, but I want this stress to end.

“They rushed this scheduling on purpose,” the Cagelord says as she leads me down away fro