Chapter 28

• He didn’t say a word on the way back, nor did he show any signs of regret. As soon as we stopped, I hurried out of the car without looking back. There was no time to grab something to eat—I had to run straight to the ring to make it in time for the tournament.
• I pity your opponents today, my wolf said in a serious tone. She knew very well that all this rage inside me would be taken out on them.
• I tightened my white gi, securing it with a simple gray belt from the locker room. It didn’t match my rank—when I left Heington, I was already a purple belt—but I hadn’t brought it with me when I moved. I kicked off my shoes, tossing them carelessly into the locker, and started stretching.