Twice Fated

said simply. The scarred rogue-Silas-arched a brow, clearly unimpressed. "You're just going to let her in?" He scoffed. "She's an omega." Selina bristled at the word. Roman didn't look awa

Not ever again. She stepped forward. Into the pit. The circle closed around her. And then-the fight began. **** Selina barely had time to take a breath before the rogue lunged. He moved fast for someone so big-too fast. She tried to dodge, but his fist slammed into her ribs like a sledgehammer, knocking the air from her lungs. She staggered back, gasping, pain flaring through her side. The crowd erupted in laughter. "Too slow, omega," the red-haired rogue sneered, cracking his knuckles. "This isn't some cushy pack fight. Out here, we don't go easy." Selina gritted her teeth, forcing herself to straighten. She wouldn't give them the satisfaction of seeing her fall. The rogue charged again, but this time, she was ready. She dropped low at the last second, twisting away from his outstretched arms. His momentum carried him forward, leaving his side open. Selina reacted on instinct. She drove her elbow into his ribs, then spun and kicked his knee-hard. He grunted, stumbling, but barely seemed affected. He whirled on her, his eyes burning with something between irritation and amusement. "Well, look at that," he mused, rolling his shoulder. "The little omega has claws." Selina didn't respond. She couldn't waste breath on words. Not when she needed every ounce of energy to survive. A Rogue's Lesson The rogue came at her again-but slower this time. More controlled. Selina realized he was testing her now. No more careless swings. He wanted to see what she could do. Fine. She'd show him. He threw a punch, aiming for her face. She ducked, shifting her weight at the last second and bringing her knee up-right into his stomach. It connected solidly. The rogue grunted, but instead of staggering, he caught her leg. Selina's heart lurched. Before she could react, he yanked her off balance and slammed her into the dirt. Pain exploded across her back. The world spun. The crowd roared. Selina gasped, her body screaming in protest as she forced herself up. But the rogue was