*Alice's POV*
My arm throbbed as Simon continued to hold it in the air. One of the swipes that Olivia had landed had grazed this arm and side. I was trying to be strong, but I couldn't help a gasp that escaped.
Simon seemed to notice and lowered my arm, looking down at me in concern. I could still hear the crowd murmuring around me. Most of them were in awe. My cheeks flushed at all of the attention.
"Why did you force me to do this?" I grumbled out as I wobbled slightly. I was pretty sure that I had twisted one of my ankles trying to evade attacks as well.
Without answering, he suddenly bent over and grabbed my legs, pulling me up and into his arms. I wrapped my arms around his neck naturally, despite the fact that I was still annoyed with him.
I would never tell him, but I was glad
