Lana
The next morning, I needed to release some serious stress buildup, so I was up before dawn ready to train with the Guardians.
While letting them spar, I couldn’t help but try to read Elijah’s face. He wasn’t saying anything about the night before, and I wondered why. He caught me looking, and I cleared my throat, commanding them to switch partners.
I narrowed my eyes at him while he sparred with one of the trainees. After he had him pinned, he dusted off his hands and looked at me pointedly.
“You look like you’re ready to jump in.”
“Mhm.” Maybe I could beat the information out of him. I couldn’t help the petty trail of my thoughts.
Usually while fighting, we are both evenly matched, but I was faster. This time I didn’t hold back, and soon had him pinned.
He held
