“Had you ever been in a duel before?” Rhia asked, putting aside the leather belt she could no longer wear.

She was wearing tight black pants and a dark elbow-length-sleeved T-shirt. She was ready to fight, although she hoped with all her heart that she wouldn't have to.

“No, never,” Aidan replied. “My father placed the Alphas strategically, he catered to their power, yes, but he didn't subject them to duels. He said that was barbaric.”

“Barbaric is murdering the defeated lycan if he surrenders,