Chapter 319

EMILY

I can’t believe the audacity of Axel.

Treating me like a literal child who doesn’t even know the basics of fighting.

Expecting me to train with the beginners who know nothing.

I could probably wipe the floor with all of them, and barely break a sweat.

And now he’s thrown down a challenge.

If I want to get out of this, I have to beat him.

Part of me thinks it’s impossible.

Especially knowing who he really is.

Axel has killed countless vampires and wolves over centuries.

I doubt I pose much of a challenge to him.

this feels like yet another punishment he or Aaron has come up with to keep me inline. Forcing me to

the newbies that I think maybe if I’m quick and nimble, I might

some fight to the

have

use his

newbies are beginning some strength and

go somewhere a little quieter,” Axel suggests, and I appreciate it, because

nod, and then Axel leads me across the huge training space to one of the

few other bits of equipment on shelves and racks on the walls, but otherwise the mats are clear

muscle shirt underneath. It shows off the bulging muscles of his biceps and fits snugly to the contours of his chest

as he steps to the middle of the mats

voice like usual, I feel like I detect a hint of humor. “But it only seemed fair to give you the opportunity to get yourself out of it.”

rigged against

then walk over to stand

are the rules?” I ask, stretching my arms

me, a glint

are no

flutters at his devilish

currently making my life hell at my brother’s request-not to mention the fact he’s a slayer-I think I would otherwise be in danger of

down, I win, right?” I clarify.

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