-Ronan- “Ouch…” Amber sat on the large blue mat beneath us, rubbing her back. Tripping her had been the easiest of feats. “Again,” I said. She slowly got back to her feet, sweating and looking tired. We’d only been at it for an hour, but my little mate seemed ready to break. She tried to punch me, but I easily grabbed her wrist, twisted her arm behind her back, and wrapped my other own around her, pressing her close. Usually, she’d struggle harder when I was this close, but not this time. “Too slow,” I remarked. “Too slow. Too easy. Too distracted. Too angry... Is that really all you can come up with?” she panted, turning her head. I met her eyes, our faces so close I could feel her warm breath fan my lips, tickling me and making my fangs grow longer. I wanted another taste… “Let’s

