Chapter 761: Annabeth's Verdict
13 Days To Go
The training grounds had fallen silent.
The sounds of wolves growling and heavy breathing had faded, replaced by the low murmur of exhausted warriors making their way toward the medical facility. Some limped. Others leaned on their companions for support. A few simply lay where they had fallen, too tired to move, staring up at the pale grey sky as snow drifted down around them.
The scent of blood hung thick in the air. Most of it belonged to the warriors, but some of it belonged to the trainers too, though theirs were just a few scratches. No one had been holding back today.
Annabeth stood near the edge of the grounds, her chest still heaving, her body aching in places she hadn't known could ache. Her wolf had receded, leaving her standing in human form, her clothes torn and dirtied, her hair plastered to her forehead with sweat.
Beside her stood Ronan.
