CHAPTER 38

The shocking moment made me stand still on my feet, regardless how I felt the ground slipped beneath my feet. The chanting of the crowd was getting louder and louder, and it echoed around the deepest corner of the territory.

It was thrilling and terrifying at the same time. My nerves went numb and I couldn't think straight. I turned my head to Jacob, who was smiling at me with pride dripping on his face.

“Why? Why me?” I asked in a low tone.

“Because you are...