Amanda's POV:
I'm not gonna lie, I am hella nervous about training. Will I be able to handle this? Will I be able to learn all of the necessary techniques to keep myself safe? Will I freeze when the time comes to fight? Will I let my friends and boyfriend down? It is the last question that stings the most. I do NOT want anyone hurt because of my inability to stand my ground. That is it. My motivation. My drive to put all I have into this training, to never give up, to push through the pain.
"You ready for this?" Bryan asks, bringing me out of my thoughts. I look at him with worried eyes. He turns and squares my shoulders, placing his hands on each cheek. "You have nothing to worry about. I can feel your insecurities, but trust me love, you have the strength inside you. Your world has bee
