Nea wrapped the end of the whip around her wrist. It would not be good to let Lydia have control of a weapon against her. Lydia grinned, feeling her power as they prowled around each other, connected by the whip.
“You have no idea what you are up against, runt. I am a Beta and I am a better warrior than you could even imagine. If you just give in now, I promise to give you a quick death. But if you want to drag it out, I will enjoy every second.”
Athena pretended to consider it. In the meantime, she watched Lydia move. She could tell that the woman was very dangerous. Nea chose not to say anything, preferring to keep her skills, rank, and strength as a surprise. As West had always told her, allowing others to underestimate her was a huge advantage.
She waited for Lydia to become frustra
