Audrey’s POV
Mira came at me fast. Too fast.
I barely dodged her sword, the blade slicing through the air where my head had been just seconds ago. My heart pounded. She wasn’t playing around. If I made one mistake, she would end this fight before I even had a chance.
I tightened my grip on my short blade and took a step back, trying to put space between us. Mira smirked. She knew she had the advantage. She was stronger, faster, and more experienced.
"You should’ve stayed in your room," she taunted. "You don’t belong here."
I didn’t answer. Talking wouldn’t help me.
She swung again, this time aiming lower. I jumped back, barely avoiding the sharp edge. My breath came faster now. She was pushing me, forcing me to stay on the defensive.
I couldn’t win like this.
I needed to fight back
