#Chapter 29: Last Chance For Mercy

Concentrating, Caleb masterfully uses his werewolf aura to control the lionesses down in the arena. Without his influence, they would have devoured Harper within the first minute of being released. He can’t let things end that quickly. The lionesses are hungry, though. The tug against his control, eager for blood and meat. Their desperation annoys Caleb. He will have to speak with the beast master, to make certain the animals not being neglected. These beasts are bred for conflict. They do not need to be starved to be bloodthirsty. He’ll take the beast master’s head if he finds these animals have been mistreated. He might anyway, just for making this part of Caleb’s plan so difficult. The lionesses are getting too close. One even manages to break Caleb’s pull long enough to claw at Harper’s back. While he’s not overly displeased with the punishment bestowed upon this lying slave, he did not want to draw blood yet. He wants to tire Harper out first, bring her down into the