Bölüm 17: Painful Victory

× Dixie ×

Denise, the massive girl from earlier, steps forward, cracking her knuckles. She looks like she’s been waiting for this moment.

My heart pounds, but I keep my expression neutral. No way I’m letting them see me sweat.

The werewolves form a loose circle around us, creating a makeshift ring. Ryder gives a nod, and Denise comes at me. I barely dodge her first swing, rolling to the side. The crowd jeers, but I tune them out, focusing on my opponent.

Denise is strong, no doubt about it, but she’s also slow. I find that quite confusing that a werewolf is slow. She is fat though; her fatigue could be the reason for her slowness. I thank whatever god may exist in this world for this opportunity to not be eaten alive without making an attempt.

I use her slowness to my advantage, sliding and weaving, trying to stay out of her reach.

She growls in frustration, her swings becoming wilder.

“Come on, human!” she taunts. “Stand still and fight!”

I don’t respond. I’m too busy planning my