GWEN
Cassy lunged forward with surprising speed, and I instantly stepped back, my arms up to protect myself. Her eyes locked on my stomach, her intent clear, and my body reacted before my mind could even form a plan.
she moved again, her body shot forward with speed that left no time for thought. I barely had time to shift my footing before she was in front of me, her arm slicing through the air in a sharp strike aimed at my ribs. My hands shot up instinctively, blocking the blow, but the impact still rattled my arms and forced me two steps back. My eyes locked on hers, and I saw only fury and a clear intent to win, at any cost.
She did not pause to measure me further. She pressed forward, her strikes quick, each one meant to break through my guard and force me open. I kept my elbows c
