CRYSTAL POV
"Begin."
The word hadn't even fully left the trainers mouth before Tara moved. She moved so fast I barely had time to react before she came in front of me, her hand shot straight toward my throat.
My instinct took over in an instant.
I stepped back sharply, her fingers brushing a few inches from my skin leaving a small scratch. My heart slammed violently against my chest, making me still.
That was close, Tara didn't stop there. She turned immediately, her leg sweeping low toward mine, in an attempt to make me fall.
I jumped back again, stumbling slightly as I tried to regain my balance. I couldn't even see the crowd around us, the only thing I could focus on… was her.
She was smiling, like this was fun for her. I wouldn't blame her, she knew I didn't have
