Chapter 188 Audrey

The following weeks melted together in a whirlwind of training, studying, and late. nights.

Every Saturday, I met Peter in the woods for shifting practice. Every Sunday, I met with Claudia to work on my thesis. And four nights a week, I trained with Edwin in combat.

1 practically lived with Edwin at this point, so the combat training was the least of my worries-an hour long session Mondays through Thursdays. On those nights, we would move the furniture out of the way in the living room and practice on a mat he would pull out.

"Come on, Audrey," Edwin goaded. "Show me the new moves you learned."

I narrowed my eyes, focusing on his stance, looking for an opening. When he shifted his weight slightly, I saw my chance. I lunged forward, ducking under his guard and h**ng my leg behind his. With a quick twist, I used his momentum against him, slamming him onto the mat.

Edwin let out a surprised grunt as his back hit the floor. I quickly straddled him, pinning his arms above his head.

"How's that?" I asked, breathing hard but grinning triumphantly.

Edwin's eyes flashed yellow, but it wasn't just pride that swirled in their depths.

"Hm. Impressive," he growled. Then, with a swift movement, he bucked his hips and flipped us over, reversing our positions. "But never let your guard down."

I gasped as my own back hit the mat now, looking up at Edwin's face just inches from mine. The air between us cr**ed with electricity, and suddenly, combat training was the last thing on my mind. Edwin must have felt it too because his lips crashed down on mine. I responded eagerly, my hands tangling in his hair as he pressed me into the mat. Our training clothes suddenly felt like far too many layers between us.

As if reading my mind, Edwin's hands slipped under my tank top, his touch leaving trails of fire on my skin. I arched into him, desperate for more contact.

"Edwin," I gasped between kisses. "We should probably move this to the bedroom."

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He pulled back slightly, his eyes now fully golden. "Why? I kind of like you right here on the mat."

I couldn't argue with that logic,

we lay tangled together on the mat, catching our breath, Edwin turned to

are improving, you know," he said softly. "I proud of

fast enough. Erik's words from New Year's Eve still plagued me every night, reminding me of my failures no matter how hard I

I settled

she commented as I poured myself a cup

ran a hand through my hair. "I'm fine. It's just been a

all."

me a concerned look. "You're still training with

mother. "It's going okay, I guess,"

me carefully. "You know it's alright to give it

looked away. "Yeah.

her coffee. Surely she noticed the dark circles under my eyes, the hollow look to my cheeks. It was becoming increasingly

she sighed. "What about

notes. "Here's what I've got

pang went through my chest at the disappointed look on

back to me. "You

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then prior work is

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really I just want to do well, that's all, so

sesin. "I know you do, sweetheart. But maybe you should consider focusing on school until the semester is over The Silver Star stult can

said, perhaps a bit too forcefully. "I can handle it. I need to keep

changed the subject. She explained what had happened with Fiona over winter break she had been officially removed as a Silverbite heir as punishment for

done

sentenced her to six months of community service as well as constant surveillance. Fiona was living in her own apartment in the city again, but she had two guards with her at all times, and a tracker installed in her phone in case she tried to run off

thing was

causing any trouble anytime soon. I just hoped I could

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