Chapter 71

SERAPHINA As he pushed me toward what he thought was a trap, I was actually directing him to a position I had planned. There was a large rock at the edge of the training field, perfectly positioned for what I had in mind. As Harrison made his final attack, intending to pin me against the large rock, I waited until the last second before jumping straight up, using the large rock as a springboard to launch myself high into the air. Harrison, already committed to his attack, couldn't stop his momentum and slammed into the rock with terrible force. I landed on his back, my claws digging into his fur, my teeth at the base of his neck where I could press on vital nerves without causing permanent damage. “Surrender,” I said, my words coming out as a mixture of human speech and wolf growls. For a moment, Harrison struggled, testing my grip. But I held firm, applying just enough pressure to show that I could incapacitate him if necessary. Slowly, his resistance ceased. “I surrender,” he said, h