DARIUS POV
Ravenna stared at her hands like they were strangers, and I stared at her like I didn't know who was standing in front of me.
In a way, I didn't.
My hand went to the shoulder where she had struck me and it hurt like hell.
"I… I didn't mean to hit you that hard," she stuttered, her hands shaking. "I just… I just felt this burst of energy. My veins felt like they were on fire."
I rose from my knees and held her shaking hands in mine, she stared up at me, her eyes lost. My chest tightened at the sight and I just wanted to hug her but I resisted.
I also felt that energy, with how hard the nunchaku had landed on me. Her arm had vibrated with the force. And I think my goddamn shoulder must be broken.
That strength was not natural, and even her fast reflexes. The way she
