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.

However, this feels like yet another punishment he or Aaron has come up with to keep me inline. Forcing me to prove I can still be part of the pack.

enough not to endure the humiliation of starting training with the newbies that I think maybe if I’m quick and nimble, I might have a

fight to the death, after

I only have to take

able to use his

at where the newbies are beginning some strength

little quieter,” Axel suggests, and I appreciate it, because if I’m about to be

space to one of the smaller workout rooms off to the side.

bits of equipment on shelves and racks on the walls, but

shirt underneath. It

really necessary?” I ask as he steps to the middle

detect a hint of humor. “But it only seemed fair to give you the opportunity to get yourself out of it.”

thing is probably rigged against me somehow,

out of my own shoes and then walk over to stand on

what are the rules?” I ask, stretching my arms a little.

a glint in his

no

at his devilish attitude.

at my brother’s request-not to mention the fact he’s a slayer-I think I would

I win, right?” I clarify.

gives a shallow nod. “The second I hit

his size and strength, and trying to figure out how hard

be

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