Chapter 35 : Unleashing The Power II
Ruby's POV
This time, when Alaric lunged, I managed to twist just enough to avoid the full impact. His arm brushed past me, his speed like lightning—but before I could celebrate, his foot hooked neatly around my ankle. The world spun, and I hit the dirt with a thud that rattled my bones.
“You’re quick,” he noted, standing over me with maddening calm. His chest barely rose with the effort. “But not quick enough.”
I groaned, brushing dust from my cheek as I pushed myself up. My elbows ached, my pride even more so. “Then I’ll get faster,” I shot back, determination sharpening my voice.
His lips curled into a grin that both infuriated me and lit a fire in my chest. “That’s the spirit.”
Shadow stepped forward, arms crossed, looming like a fortress. His
