The combat circle was set up at dawn.Garrett's chosen warrior was massive, easily six foot four, outweighing Elara by a hundred pounds, with scars that indicated years of combat experience."No shifting," the neutral arbiter announced. "Hybrid combatants may use magic. Humans and wolves may use natural abilities. Combat ends when one party yields or is incapacitated. Begin when ready."The warrior came at Elara immediately....all speed and aggression.But Elara had been training for weeks.She threw up a shield and dove sideways, rolling out of the way as the warrior slammed into her barrier."Binding spell," she whispered, sending silver tendrils toward his legs.He twisted away, but she caught one ankle, slowing him down.The warrior shifted partially, claws extending, teeth growing as he abandoned the human form restriction."Ah," the arbiter said. "Human-form restriction voided due to shifting. Continue."Now it was a real fight.The warrior came at her again, half-shifted, movin
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